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AP08 BNZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 166,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

slight blow injector area

Fail 13 Jan 2025 166,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

slight blow injector area

Pass 10 Jan 2024 161,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight blow injector area

Fail 10 Jan 2024 161,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

slight blow injector area

Pass 5 Jan 2023 156,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight blow from injector area

Fail 5 Jan 2023 156,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight blow from injector area

Pass 18 Dec 2021 151,409 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 151,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 146,570 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 145,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,128 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Light imbalance on rear brakes.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 102,821 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 102,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 101,542 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 89,467 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 89,467 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 75,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 75,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 63,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,310 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 59,310 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 48,030 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 48,030 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 38,481 miles

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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AP08 BNZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP08 BNZ, 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 AP08 BNZ registered?

AP08 BNZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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