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P762 MBA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,003 mi
Last recorded203,003 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 MBA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 203,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes from filexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 203,003 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes from filexy (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 198,789 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 198,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 192,970 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 192,934 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 186,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 179,756 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 168,657 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 168,655 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 158,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 151,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 146,481 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 146,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both front lower ball joints present a small amount of free play,the offside ball joint dust cover is deteriorated,recommend replacing them both at the earliest opportunity

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

One of four washer jets nearside inoperative.Minor damage to the front number plate.Both the front tyres inner shoulders wearing thin.

The e3ngine oil level is below minimum.There appears to be an oil leak present from underside engine assembly.

The rear exhaust silencer one of two brackets detached

Pass 11 May 2006 134,620 miles

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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P762 MBA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P762 MBA, 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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P762 MBA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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