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AB08 OCM

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,901 mi
Last recorded177,901 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OCM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 177,901 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r lens broken

o/s mirror glass cracked

power steering hose cracked and perished

Fail 30 Nov 2016 177,901 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

heatsheilds insecure

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/r lens broken

o/s mirror glass cracked

power steering hose cracked and perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 163,438 miles

both mirror glasses cracked

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2015 163,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both mirror glasses cracked

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,887 miles

Both mirror glasses cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

heatsheilds insecure

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2015 88,887 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both mirror glasses cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

heatsheilds insecure

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,976 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 72,975 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,818 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,817 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,460 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 63,483 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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AB08 OCM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,636 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 AB08 OCM, 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 18 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB08 OCM registered?

AB08 OCM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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