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BU08 GNF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,227 mi
Last recorded303,227 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 303,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 278,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 254,140 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 254,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 233,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 207,852 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 207,842 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 180,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 180,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 158,188 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 133,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 106,961 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2011 84,990 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 84,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,517 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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BU08 GNF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BU08 GNF, 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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BU08 GNF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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