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BN08 OTE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

210,859 mi
Last recorded210,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 210,859 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2023 200,598 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 May 2022 183,466 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 160,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 88,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,532 miles

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

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 Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 83,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,801 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipes to steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both near and off side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2016 55,722 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2015 49,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox output seal leaking [n/s]

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2014 41,547 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracking on sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,746 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres age cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,557 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,399 miles

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 OTE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BN08 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

BN08 OTE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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