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BT08 LVV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,198 mi
Last recorded163,198 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 LVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2025 163,198 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 163,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 162,307 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 161,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 160,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 154,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,031 miles

Offside Front Outer driver mirror small crack

small oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,784 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 134,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal rubber split & worn (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre devoid of tread inner 215/60/16 c (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,616 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2016 123,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16c 103/101 t (4.1.E.1)

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2015 104,376 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,019 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Oct 2014 89,019 miles

high level brake light not working

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,597 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,173 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,913 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,349 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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BT08 LVV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT08 LVV, 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 BT08 LVV registered?

BT08 LVV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BT08 LVV safe to buy?

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