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P815 LRW

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

304,059 mi
Last recorded304,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 LRW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 304,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 291,905 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2007 290,525 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 290,525 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Pass 24 May 2006 283,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 274,799 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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P815 LRW 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 85.7%.

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 P815 LRW, 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 P815 LRW registered?

P815 LRW is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P815 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 LRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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