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P424 GEG

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 GEG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 148,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 145,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accelerator pedal linkage worn

coolant

drivers seat worn

front and rear suspension components corroded

gearbox mounting deteriorated

power steering pipes appear damp

Fail 27 Jan 2016 140,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

accelerator pedal linkage worn

coolant

drivers seat worn

front and rear suspension components corroded

gearbox mounting deteriorated

power steering pipes appear damp

Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 130,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 127,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2012 122,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 118,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear light unit has slight damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 118,859 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear light unit has slight damage

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 116,171 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 116,077 miles

Offside Inner Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 112,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2008 112,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 107,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 107,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2006 210,082 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 210,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,010 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2005 20,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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P424 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P424 GEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P424 GEG registered?

P424 GEG is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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