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AU08 OEB

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,263 mi
Last recorded104,263 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 93,815 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 93,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,255 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,215 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres walls perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside and nearside rear tyres walls perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,997 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly age cracked,as yet not to the cords-monitor or renew soon.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 71,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly age cracked,as yet not to the cords-monitor or renew soon.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 35,892 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,306 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 28,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,842 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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AU08 OEB 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 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 AU08 OEB, 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 AU08 OEB registered?

AU08 OEB is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AU08 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 OEB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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