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BD57 OYU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

163,426 mi
Last recorded163,426 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 OYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 163,426 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 163,426 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 142,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,739 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,340 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 131,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 125,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,312 miles

Central Rear One exhaust mount cracked.

Fail 18 Dec 2019 117,312 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear One exhaust mount cracked.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,416 miles

Central One exhaust mount is cracked, but still supporting exhaust.

Nearside Front Cv gaiter slight grease leak.

Rear Hand brake just met efficiencies.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 112,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central One exhaust mount is cracked, but still supporting exhaust.

Nearside Front Cv gaiter slight grease leak.

Rear Hand brake just met efficiencies.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Dec 2017 106,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pair of wipers (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust mount snapped off. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,675 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 100,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 94,563 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

Fail 9 Dec 2014 88,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have small cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,695 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall has small cut

vehicle has rev limiter,emissions readings too low to register

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,695 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer sidewall has small cut

vehicle has rev limiter,emissions readings too low to register

Fail 24 Dec 2012 78,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 78,016 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,020 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 63,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,769 miles

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

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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BD57 OYU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BD57 OYU, 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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BD57 OYU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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