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BN08 SJY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

305,276 mi
Last recorded305,276 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 305,276 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill has been repaired allover and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 305,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill has been repaired allover and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 305,232 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 305,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 296,305 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 296,301 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Body has an unsafe modification off side sill corroded front and rear (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 295,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From injector (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around strut top mounting,Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner C,V boot has slight grease seepage

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear light cluster has slight damage but has been repaired

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 283,994 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link top dust cover has slight split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Light cluster has slight damage but has been repaired

Pass 19 Feb 2019 269,662 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE - outer primary = 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer primary = 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rearmost bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 253,360 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 253,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slightly perished

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 241,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 235,565 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perishing on small end (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 136,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 136,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,560 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 129,474 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,424 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,326 miles

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

wear front brake pads

wear offside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 114,642 miles

chip to screen zone 'A'

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,949 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 SJY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJY, 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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BN08 SJY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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