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BN08 SOJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

155,822 mi
Last recorded155,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 SOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 155,822 miles

Front suspension corroded

General under side corrosion

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 91,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 91,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under body inner sill section? (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 142,798 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 142,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outer sills and os iner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 136,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit is 1.6mill front pads are 1.8 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 136,639 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit is 1.6mill front pads are 1.8 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 130,364 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 130,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 123,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 123,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,486 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,486 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,714 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,309 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,719 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,993 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 83,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,342 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 40,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 34,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,085 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 SOJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

BN08 SOJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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