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BL08 ZDP

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,087 mi
Last recorded196,087 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZDP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 196,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 189,289 miles

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

Offside Rear WHEEL STIFF IN ROTATE

Pass 17 Nov 2020 170,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 170,126 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached none of the lights working (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 159,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both front top strut mounts rusty

front subframe (Welded repairs to highly stressed components aren't normally acceptable, the repair should appear to be as strong as the original design.) in my opinion the front subframe is stronger than original

power steering fluid low

Pass 30 Apr 2018 156,606 miles

high level brake light innop

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has numerous nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Fail 17 Apr 2018 156,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened mounting bolt cut and frame cut itself (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified and seriously weakened hole cut in chassis above mounting point (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened mounting bolt cut off and frame cut itself (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has numerous nails in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs in poor condition on inner faces

high level brake light innop

Pass 23 May 2017 151,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On max limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge void (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge void (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On max limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge void (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge void (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 134,700 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 118,336 miles

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

Nearside front main wiring harness brake pad loom broken.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front subframe nearside rear fixing bolt slightly loose. internal captive nut insecure.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,336 miles

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

Nearside front main wiring harness brake pad loom broken.

front subframe nearside rear fixing bolt slightly loose. internal captive nut insecure.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 94,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,141 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

check engine light on

engine upper offside stabiliser bar bolt loose

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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BL08 ZDP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL08 ZDP, 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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BL08 ZDP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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