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P718 JCS

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

188,876 mi
Last recorded188,876 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 JCS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 188,876 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 188,867 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 177,593 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 177,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 159,055 miles

advise on head lt security

Fail 28 Jul 2006 159,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise on drivers seat belt anchor

Fail 13 Jul 2006 159,047 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

advise on brake pedal creep

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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P718 JCS is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P718 JCS, 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 P718 JCS registered?

P718 JCS is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P718 JCS safe to buy?

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