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BP08 JCJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

260,414 mi
Last recorded260,414 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 JCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 260,414 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 254,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 151,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 151,358 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 145,350 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 137,889 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,868 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,663 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 125,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 178,318 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 178,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe mount corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 161,443 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 161,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 141,447 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,715 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cant see the rear inner brake pads

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight judder from the front brakes

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both the front tyres on 3mm

cant see the rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 36,859 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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BP08 JCJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 BP08 JCJ, 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 BP08 JCJ registered?

BP08 JCJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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