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BN58 PLU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

239,684 mi
Last recorded239,684 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PLU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 239,684 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 239,681 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 147,462 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 146,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 230,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 230,651 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,342 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 133,217 miles

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

Offside Front slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2017 126,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 120,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,884 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 111,882 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 92,964 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,963 miles

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

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

EML on dash

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,628 miles

airbag light on

Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 43,989 miles

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

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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BN58 PLU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN58 PLU, 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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BN58 PLU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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