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BD08 UFK

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

358,312 mi
Last recorded358,312 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 358,312 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 219,809 miles

Front strut top mounting area showing signs of corrosion

Axle corroded but not weakened

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mountings are incorrect and not sufficient - exhaust cannot fall off or be a hazard

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 219,809 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Axle corroded but not weakened

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mountings are incorrect and not sufficient - exhaust cannot fall off or be a hazard

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front strut top mounting area showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 210,235 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 196,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 186,154 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

both inner wings corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 186,154 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

both inner wings corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 174,792 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 156,363 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 156,363 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 144,047 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 144,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector (7.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking From reservoir to pump (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 136,661 miles

dpf heat shield loose/rattles

front brake pads worn low

wiper blades worn/starting to smear

Fail 15 May 2017 136,661 miles

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

dpf heat shield loose/rattles

front brake pads worn low

wiper blades worn/starting to smear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,215 miles

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre low tread - 3mm

rear tyres low tread - 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,124 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front inner brake pads worn very low!!

Pass 25 Apr 2014 94,321 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread(2.5mm)

stonechip in zone A

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,321 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low tread(2.5mm)

stonechip in zone A

Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,794 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

spare tyre worn below limit

stonechip to zone A

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,366 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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BD08 UFK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFK, 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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BD08 UFK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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