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BT08 SHJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

251,605 mi
Last recorded251,605 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 251,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper has tape on it

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 251,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bumper has tape on it

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 233,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 212,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 191,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 191,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 163,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,148 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 136,148 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,516 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

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 SHJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT08 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

BT08 SHJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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