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BU08 GNO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,895 mi
Last recorded190,895 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GNO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 190,895 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 190,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 184,032 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 184,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 175,548 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 175,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 158,049 miles

condition of offside and nearside steps

Fail 30 Jun 2017 254,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

condition of offside and nearside steps

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 129,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 129,781 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 114,425 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GNO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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