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BP57 RSO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,133 mi
Last recorded161,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 RSO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 161,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 98,922 miles

Offside Front drivers window doesn't open

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Pad wear sensor detached

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, o/s/f wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2022 153,837 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush worn, knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, o/s/f wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

slight water leak

Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,484 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 93,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 93,333 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,456 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 24,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,085 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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BP57 RSO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BP57 RSO, 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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BP57 RSO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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