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P587 XFX

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,224 mi
Last recorded139,224 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 XFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 139,127 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired linkage stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,776 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive below engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A Less than 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2023 135,774 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators illuminate at the same time, no left or right individually (4.4.3 (b))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached hub to strut fixings loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front steering rack has misting of oil

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower pas pipes loose (under gearbox)

Nearside Front positive battery terminal clamp missing nut

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a, less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2015 135,675 miles

Centre Front sump has pin hole leaking oil

Fail 4 Dec 2014 135,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 135,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 135,583 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 135,583 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 134,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 27 Nov 2010 128,216 miles

sump is corroded and weeping oil

Pass 20 Nov 2009 121,976 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,150 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 109,105 miles

front registration plate slighly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2006 104,291 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 104,291 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 97,276 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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P587 XFX is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P587 XFX, 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 P587 XFX registered?

P587 XFX is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P587 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 XFX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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