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P701 SGE

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,199 mi
Last recorded142,199 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 SGE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 142,199 miles

driver seat base holed

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2013 135,459 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 127,318 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 118,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 11,143 miles

offside headlight mounting damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 104,012 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 103,997 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,525 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,902 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 87,212 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,212 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P701 SGE is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P701 SGE, 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 P701 SGE registered?

P701 SGE is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P701 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 SGE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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