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P848 KDU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 KDU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 126,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 122,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF, NSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,013 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 6 Apr 2018 122,012 miles

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,989 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

mirror covers missing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 117,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,733 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 116,085 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Apr 2013 113,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,289 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

severe engine oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,669 miles

all tyres low--fronts worn on inner edge

o/s/f cv boot cracking -slight grease leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,284 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 103,235 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 103,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 97,433 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,915 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,948 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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P848 KDU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P848 KDU, 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 P848 KDU registered?

P848 KDU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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