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BJ08 WHB

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,886 mi
Last recorded193,886 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 WHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 193,886 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 193,882 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 183,035 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Coolant level below minimum

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

General under side corrosion noted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Mini and main sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 177,431 miles

Bonnet release cable very stiff/stretched, risk of failure.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak On oil filter cooler, damaged, and weeping ()

Engine oil leak, not excessive.

Interior parking brake lever worn/has lateral movement, on its mounting point,

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring cut in half/damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R inc pipework, at calipers. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Transmission support mounting steel pressing corroded, to exposed steel surfaces.

Fail 20 Sep 2023 177,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely And brake disc inner surface, inc N/S/F also, badly corroded/pitted, on pad contact areas. (1.2.1 (c))

Bonnet release cable very stiff/stretched, risk of failure.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak On oil filter cooler, damaged, and weeping ()

Engine oil leak, not excessive.

Interior parking brake lever worn/has lateral movement, on its mounting point,

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wiring cut in half/damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R inc pipework, at calipers. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Transmission support mounting steel pressing corroded, to exposed steel surfaces.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 174,802 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 168,652 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage Pump or hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 166,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides service brake (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 162,581 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2019 162,581 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2018 156,477 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 251,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 147,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 140,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,952 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,291 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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,282 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,387 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 169,587 miles

both rear discs pitted

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 WHB is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHB, 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 WHB is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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