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AF08 LHT

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,887 mi
Last recorded165,887 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 LHT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,887 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 165,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 164,889 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 164,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 151,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 151,477 miles

Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 131,013 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 28 Dec 2017 131,013 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,329 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 64,236 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,307 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,879 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,690 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,605 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

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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AF08 LHT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF08 LHT, 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 AF08 LHT registered?

AF08 LHT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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