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P708 MOL

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,754 mi
Last recorded140,754 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 MOL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 140,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 138,261 miles

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

o/s/ seat belt starting to fray

play o/s rack inner joint

rear exhaust mounts split

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Jul 2015 138,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,945 miles

some imbalance rear brakes(n/s slow)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 137,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 137,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 135,818 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2010 134,487 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 132,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 124,691 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 191,004 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

PAS pipes insecure n/s/f

Pass 19 May 2007 174,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 172,366 miles

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

oil leak

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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P708 MOL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P708 MOL, 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 P708 MOL registered?

P708 MOL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P708 MOL safe to buy?

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