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BD08 UFV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,291 mi
Last recorded286,291 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 286,291 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 267,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 267,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 246,052 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 246,052 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 145,346 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 May 2017 145,346 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 128,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 127,644 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 105,903 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 87,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,591 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)

Fail 14 May 2012 41,941 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light in rear door not working

Pass 14 May 2012 41,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light in rear door not working

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,853 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 UFV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

BD08 UFV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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