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P459 KOX

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,131 mi
Last recorded124,131 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 KOX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2009 124,131 miles

low reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 14 Feb 2009 142,124 miles

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

low reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 17 Jul 2008 139,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDE FRONT STEERING ARCK PP9

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Jul 2008 139,741 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hand brake travel

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 128,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 128,207 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play on steering arms

Pass 15 Jun 2006 113,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 113,700 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 102,886 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 102,886 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P459 KOX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P459 KOX, 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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What year was P459 KOX registered?

P459 KOX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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