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BJ08 DZR

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,356 mi
Last recorded91,356 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DZR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 91,356 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside 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 19 Mar 2024 85,476 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 85,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure all (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,341 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,795 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust fouling body

Fail 15 Mar 2022 78,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust fouling body

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 67,197 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 67,197 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe at calliper end (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe at calliper end (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 61,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe at calliper end (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe at calliper end (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 57,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 57,018 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers snapped at center & rear left & rear right (7.1.1)

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

Front unable to fully view front brake pads

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has travel, no creeping of pedal or spongy

Pass 13 May 2016 50,176 miles

center exhaust mounting bracket detatched

smoke too clear for meter to detect

Fail 13 May 2016 50,176 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

center exhaust mounting bracket detatched

smoke too clear for meter to detect

Pass 11 May 2015 41,966 miles

emissions too clean for meter to detect

Fail 11 May 2015 41,966 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2014 33,942 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 25,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BJ08 DZR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ08 DZR, 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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BJ08 DZR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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