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BP08 VKG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 147,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 144,764 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 144,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,818 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 130,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,532 miles

Offside Front oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 118,412 miles

Offside Outer 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 oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,684 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,719 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 103,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,569 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,780 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 87,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VKG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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