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AV08 WPY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

284,799 mi
Last recorded284,799 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 284,799 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 284,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake efficiency low

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 278,804 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

park brake lever close to top of travel.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 274,171 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 274,164 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 274,160 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 271,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 436,789 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 257,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 241,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 217,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 188,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,932 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,120 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 26 Aug 2014 55,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 31,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2011 31,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 WPY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

AV08 WPY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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