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BP08 JCU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,575 mi
Last recorded187,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 187,575 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 185,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp incorrect colour both blue light (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster hold top and bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red hold white light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread and starting to separate (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front plastic inner wing damaged inscure

Oil leak bad engine oil leak ()

both front inner wings corrodeing by front leg top mounts

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 160,066 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 160,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 134,636 miles

nearside rear light cluster cracked

slight lift in nearside front shock absorber

slight lift in offside front shock absorber

Fail 24 Jul 2014 134,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear light cluster cracked

slight lift in nearside front shock absorber

slight lift in offside front shock absorber

Pass 16 Jul 2013 84,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,157 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low

brake pedal rubber missing

n/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,157 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to get low

brake pedal rubber missing

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,659 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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BP08 JCU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP08 JCU, 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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BP08 JCU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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