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P764 AFH

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

152,186 mi
Last recorded152,186 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 AFH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 152,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 152,184 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 148,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 148,468 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 140,566 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 140,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 126,360 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 126,360 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 114,383 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 17 May 2010 114,383 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 8 May 2009 110,750 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 8 May 2009 110,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 1 May 2008 13,147 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 103,147 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,296 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs are badly scored

n/s rear tyre is worn on outside edge of tread

o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

o/s rear tyre is worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2006 92,997 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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P764 AFH is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P764 AFH, 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 P764 AFH registered?

P764 AFH is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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