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BD08 UFN

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

265,241 mi
Last recorded265,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UFN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 265,241 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 265,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 157,935 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 146,857 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 146,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 138,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,566 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,087 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,016 miles

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

Offside 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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BD08 UFN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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