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BU08 GNK

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,968 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 73,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 71,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 69,666 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 67,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,112 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 95,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 95,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 58,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush through shakers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot burst. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear bush through shakers. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,574 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 50,573 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 45,380 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 34,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre high level stop lamp inop

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2014 30,030 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,949 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 GNK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GNK, 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 GNK registered?

BU08 GNK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is BU08 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 GNK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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