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BN08 HXU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 HXU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 127,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seat ()

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

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

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seat ()

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated and treed worn to 1mm ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view at n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage /d bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 120,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage /d bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge+ slight fatigue cracks(replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,581 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing unable to be checked (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2019 112,267 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close legal minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close legal minimum requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,887 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,887 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,690 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,686 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,801 miles

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

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

child seats fitted middle seats x2, rear seats x2

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

child seats fitted middle seats x2, rear seats x2

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 74,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,756 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,542 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,121 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 52,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 37,605 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 37,605 miles

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

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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BN08 HXU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BN08 HXU, 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 BN08 HXU registered?

BN08 HXU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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