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AP08 BRV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,744 mi
Last recorded254,744 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 254,744 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 254,744 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure braket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired outer sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 231,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 213,379 miles

Towbar corroded

Towbar electrics insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2018 213,379 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Towbar corroded

Towbar electrics insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2017 196,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 181,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 181,474 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 168,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 157,213 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 145,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,829 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 74,829 miles

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

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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AP08 BRV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

AP08 BRV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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