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P858 MRH

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,152 mi
Last recorded155,152 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 MRH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,152 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 155,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 147,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 143,451 miles

both front discs badly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,759 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 139,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 135,816 miles

N/S/R lamp cracked but not showing white light

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator weaping

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 131,109 miles

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

both front brakes binding.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 131,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both front brakes binding.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 126,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 121,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 117,087 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 117,087 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,510 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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P858 MRH is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P858 MRH, 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 P858 MRH registered?

P858 MRH is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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