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P885 RFB

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,701 mi
Last recorded76,701 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 RFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,701 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,634 miles

BRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR OIL LEVEL LOW DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL GENERAL PLAY STEERING SUSPENSION-RACK WORN

Fail 21 Aug 2007 73,634 miles

BRAKE PEDAL LONG TRAVEL F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE POOR OIL LEVEL LOW DAMAGE O/S/F TYRE WALL GENERAL PLAY STEERING SUSPENSION-RACK WORN

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,688 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT DISCS WORN/CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION/SILLS DAMAGED PAD WIRES BROKEN RACK WORN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION WASH PART INOPERATIVE N/S WIPER BLADE START SPLIT

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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P885 RFB is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P885 RFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P885 RFB registered?

P885 RFB is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P885 RFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 RFB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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