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P434 PDX

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

281,082 mi
Last recorded281,082 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 PDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 281,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak but notexcessive

Fail 2 Feb 2023 281,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached TOP MOUNTING PLATE CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70R14 95H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 274,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/f top suspension mount slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,910 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 26,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 264,922 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 264,706 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S OUTER SILL RUSTED

Pass 14 Jan 2019 257,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak

slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Fail 14 Jan 2019 257,337 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter slight leak

slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Pass 15 Jan 2018 249,277 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 249,277 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 242,088 miles

Crack in nearside rear indicator lens

Nearside front indicator cracked

Slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Slight freeplay detected in nearside of steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2017 242,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear pipe into wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear pipe into wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in nearside rear indicator lens

Nearside front indicator cracked

Slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Slight freeplay detected in nearside of steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2016 236,375 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F RACK END

Fail 18 Jan 2016 236,375 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F RACK END

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 226,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 226,939 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 217,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S O/S/F N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 16 Jan 2014 217,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S O/S/F N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 15 Jan 2013 208,081 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

Pass 17 Jan 2012 198,511 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 198,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres becoming worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 190,826 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 190,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 179,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 170,451 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 161,802 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 148,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 148,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 136,459 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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P434 PDX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 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 P434 PDX, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P434 PDX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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