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BU08 GNJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

310,434 mi
Last recorded310,434 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 310,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 310,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 176,276 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 176,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 175,914 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 175,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 174,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 170,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 165,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged central seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 165,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged central seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 160,411 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 154,586 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 150,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 146,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,501 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 131,310 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 125,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 110,854 miles

slight play in anti roll bar

Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,834 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 95,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 95,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,920 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,050 miles

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

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

Nearside front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,256 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 59,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,876 miles

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2009 21,134 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 GNJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 GNJ, 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 BU08 GNJ registered?

BU08 GNJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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