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AV08 VVF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,620 mi
Last recorded181,620 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VVF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 181,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 181,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 179,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 171,531 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 171,531 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 156,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

mil light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 134,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 133,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 110,116 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,957 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 VVF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver 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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

AV08 VVF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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