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BU08 GNV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,411 mi
Last recorded34,411 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 34,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 33,175 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 31,174 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 30,071 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 27,549 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 27,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 40,316 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 40,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 38,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 36,441 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2018 36,440 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 33,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2016 19,339 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

item(s) removed from drivers view prior to test

vehicles internal adjuster used to recheck headlamp aims

Pass 19 May 2015 17,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 14,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 18,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,792 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,422 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 7,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GNV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

BU08 GNV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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