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P816 FJM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,984 mi
Last recorded206,984 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 FJM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 206,984 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 206,975 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 203,256 miles

very slight play o/s front track rod end

Pass 1 Oct 2009 199,148 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 195,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear floor cover fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2008 192,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 180,975 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 171,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 170,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 170,205 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P816 FJM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P816 FJM, 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 P816 FJM registered?

P816 FJM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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