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BG08 KBX

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,207 mi
Last recorded208,207 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KBX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 208,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 208,207 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 202,625 miles

Coolant level low

Fluid leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside number plate light unit damaged

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

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

Fail 22 May 2019 202,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Fluid leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside number plate light unit damaged

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 190,168 miles

1 x exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Vehicle loaded and on bump stops

general oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2018 190,168 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 x exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Vehicle loaded and on bump stops

general oil leaks

Pass 18 May 2017 174,933 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 159,732 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,523 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,517 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 128,883 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight wear o/s front lower arm balljoint

Fail 10 May 2014 128,883 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight wear o/s front lower arm balljoint

Pass 4 May 2013 171,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s front brake pads look low. advise wheel removal to inspect

wear on front brake disc inner faces

Fail 4 May 2013 171,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s front brake pads look low. advise wheel removal to inspect

wear on front brake disc inner faces

Pass 9 May 2012 132,498 miles

both front brake disc inner faces corroded but performance ok. slight run out of true o/s disc

n/s front mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 May 2012 132,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded but performance ok. slight run out of true o/s disc

n/s front mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front nearside door mirror slight damage not effecting raer view

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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BG08 KBX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BG08 KBX, 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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BG08 KBX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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