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P526 JBD

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,442 mi
Last recorded167,442 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 JBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 167,442 miles

Slight movement in n/s steering rack inner joint

Front brake discs worn

N/s wiper arm pivots worn

O/s/f seatbelt outer covers missing - functions correctly

O/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn

Rear number plate poor

Fail 2 Feb 2010 167,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake discs worn

N/s wiper arm pivots worn

O/s/f seatbelt outer covers missing - functions correctly

O/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn

Rear number plate poor

Slight movement in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Oct 2008 162,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 160,340 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 160,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

o/s/f seat belt starting to frey †o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing †o/s/f wiper arm loose †o/s/f wing mirror cover loose †battery loose †centre and rear exhaust pipes corroded †engine oil leak (suspect sump gasket)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 155,752 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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P526 JBD is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P526 JBD, 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 P526 JBD registered?

P526 JBD is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P526 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 JBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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