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P473 NNP

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,624 mi
Last recorded160,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 NNP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 160,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has lots of outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front shock top mounts are corroded

offside engine mount splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2020 160,097 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess drivers side top engine mount is splitting and perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is bald on outer edge and close to inner wear bar[195/70/r14]95h xl (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is bald on outer edge[195/70/r14]95h xl budget

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coolant leak from engine blanking plug

Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,470 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 158,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 157,231 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 154,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,711 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 149,711 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 140,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 134,299 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,345 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,099 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 120,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 116,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 111,201 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/ of steering rack

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2006 105,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 105,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 100,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 100,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P473 NNP 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P473 NNP, 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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P473 NNP is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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