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P870 GFY

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,682 mi
Last recorded105,682 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,682 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 96,585 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 89,281 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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P870 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 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 P870 GFY, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P870 GFY registered?

P870 GFY is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P870 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 GFY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P870 GFY have outstanding finance?

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