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P462 HDB

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,351 mi
Last recorded186,351 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 HDB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 186,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 177,356 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 177,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 169,865 miles

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

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

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

steeringrack worn slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2006 169,865 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

steeringrack worn slightly

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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P462 HDB is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P462 HDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P462 HDB registered?

P462 HDB is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P462 HDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 HDB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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