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P863 NAK

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 NAK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 100,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 78,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,797 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 66,924 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE WORN

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P863 NAK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P863 NAK, 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 P863 NAK registered?

P863 NAK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P863 NAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 NAK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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