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P665 SHR

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,408 mi
Last recorded168,408 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 SHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 168,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 153,792 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 131,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 124,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 121,881 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 192,091 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter perished

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 25 Jan 2008 192,091 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter perished

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 6 Jan 2007 180,852 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 180,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/r hand brake low effort

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 30 Dec 2005 177,196 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 177,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P665 SHR is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P665 SHR, 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 P665 SHR registered?

P665 SHR is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P665 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P665 SHR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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