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BL08 ZFD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 ZFD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025
Pass 19 Oct 2024

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 169,715 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 169,714 miles

Nearside Front 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 159,624 miles

under side corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 153,140 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 153,140 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 150,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 150,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 147,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,346 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,629 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,675 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,675 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,209 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,209 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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 ZFD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 BL08 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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