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P836 LKL

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 LKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 107,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 107,483 miles

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 101,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,294 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2010 90,851 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,851 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 86,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 77,283 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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P836 LKL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P836 LKL, 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 P836 LKL registered?

P836 LKL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P836 LKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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