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AV08 AXJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,259 mi
Last recorded172,259 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 172,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 170,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 167,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 163,933 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 163,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 160,638 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 155,981 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 151,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 147,175 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 137,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 127,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 106,487 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,398 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,767 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,767 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AV08 AXJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 AXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 AXJ registered?

AV08 AXJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AV08 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 AXJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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