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BD08 UBZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,680 mi
Last recorded140,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,680 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,684 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 135,684 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 131,630 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 126,332 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 121,664 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 188,657 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,983 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,796 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 103,151 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 103,151 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,158 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seal at column pivot at rack end has slight oil leak

Tyre size different front to rear axles

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,894 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 88,823 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,792 miles

advise windscreen has some damage not effecting drivers view

Pass 9 Feb 2012 78,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BD08 UBZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD08 UBZ, 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 BD08 UBZ registered?

BD08 UBZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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