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AV08 HSZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,568 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,564 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front & both rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front & both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 109,792 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,778 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,106 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,085 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,359 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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AV08 HSZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 AV08 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

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

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