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AV08 HSY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

282,430 mi
Last recorded282,430 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 282,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 168,827 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 168,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 154,223 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 153,998 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 137,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 120,011 miles

Nearside Front Sensor wire fractured

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 119,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Sensor wire fractured

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged trapped by wheel trim (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 99,914 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,298 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,298 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,840 miles

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,289 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,665 miles

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

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

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 HSY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSY, 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 AV08 HSY registered?

AV08 HSY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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