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AX08 JAU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,009 mi
Last recorded171,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 171,009 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 100,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle, spring and shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle, spring and shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 93,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,617 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 91,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 145,396 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,042 miles

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

Spare tyre defective tyre splitting ()

Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective tyre splitting ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,010 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,960 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 72,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,045 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,739 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 55,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 36,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,096 miles

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

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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AX08 JAU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AX08 JAU, 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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AX08 JAU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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