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P609 JOL

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 JOL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 99,996 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 99,999 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are old worn and cracked

drivers seat is worn

front bumper is damaged

nearside wing mirror casing is damaged

offside of the steering rack is worn

service brake efficiency at 52%. Pass limit is 50% advise brake system to be checked

Pass 5 Dec 2006 99,999 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 99,999 miles

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

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

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

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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P609 JOL is a 1997 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 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 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 P609 JOL, 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 P609 JOL registered?

P609 JOL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P609 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P609 JOL 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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