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BT08 TDV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,546 mi
Last recorded155,546 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 155,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 155,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,692 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 137,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,212 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 176,171 miles

Nearside Cracked

Offside Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on Out side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steel Wheels fitted And Trims

Fail 29 Nov 2019 176,168 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Lower Pin/ Bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged Cracking on Out side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steel Wheels fitted And Trims

Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,482 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,481 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,647 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2016 74,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2015 69,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,266 miles

The exhaust heat shield and dipstick are insecure

The front brake pads are worn and the brake discs heavily lipped

The o/s reat tyre has perished and cracked and is in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2014 64,266 miles

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

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

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

The brake fluid is low

The exhaust heat shield and dipstick are insecure

The front brake pads are worn and the brake discs heavily lipped

The o/s reat tyre has perished and cracked and is in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,206 miles

exhaust heat shield and dip stick tube insecure

near side rear tyre cracking badly and worn to the limit in places.

off side rear tyre cracking badly and has nail in tread.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 58,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

near side rear tyre cracking badly and worn very close to legal limit in places.

off side front anti roll bar D bush worn to limit.

off side rear tyre cracking badly and has a nail in the tread.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,871 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,048 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)

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 TDV 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 65%.

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 TDV, 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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BT08 TDV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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