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P793 CJM

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,342 mi
Last recorded152,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 CJM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 152,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 144,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 225,937 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn low inner section

Fail 6 Jun 2008 225,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn low inner section

Pass 13 Apr 2007 213,480 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 213,480 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 203,701 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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P793 CJM is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P793 CJM, 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 P793 CJM registered?

P793 CJM is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P793 CJM safe to buy?

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