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BG08 VRT

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,955 mi
Last recorded160,955 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,955 miles

oil leak on engine

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 258,977 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2014 135,710 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 218,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 121,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,785 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 97,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,436 miles

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

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

o/s front hub covered in grease

Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,912 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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BG08 VRT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BG08 VRT, 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 BG08 VRT registered?

BG08 VRT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BG08 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VRT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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