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P429 KPU

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,596 mi
Last recorded150,596 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 KPU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 150,596 miles

oil leak

both front brake discs are corroded on inner and outer faces

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and perished

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2015 150,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked from hose to wheel (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brake discs are corroded on inner and outer faces

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and perished

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 149,571 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded!

loose wireing drivers footwell area!

Fail 28 Mar 2012 149,571 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded!

loose wireing drivers footwell area!

Pass 16 Jun 2010 147,737 miles

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

Oil leak

brake discs corroding from edges on inner surfaces!

front no/plate discolouring but legible!

nearside mirror glass cracked!

Fail 14 Jun 2010 147,712 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

brake discs corroding from edges on inner surfaces!

front no/plate discolouring but legible!

nearside mirror glass cracked!

Pass 24 Oct 2008 144,207 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/no/plate discolouring but legible

o/s h/lamp slight damage & taped

Fail 24 Oct 2008 144,207 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/no/plate discolouring but legible

o/s h/lamp slight damage & taped

Pass 16 Oct 2007 136,670 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/no/plate starting to discolour

r/no/plate discolouring but legible

Pass 27 Oct 2006 128,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 124,220 miles

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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P429 KPU is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P429 KPU, 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 P429 KPU registered?

P429 KPU is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P429 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 KPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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