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BV08 VLT

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,116 mi
Last recorded55,116 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VLT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at both ends (from body to rear axle flexible hose) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at both ends (from body to rear axle flexible hose) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,390 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 54,390 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside all side step brackets badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,323 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 52,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in several places (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 48,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,270 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 45,270 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 42,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,782 miles

both rear indecator bulbs going white.

coolant leak.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

sm cut in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 35,782 miles

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

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

both rear indecator bulbs going white.

coolant leak.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

sm cut in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,401 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 31,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 27,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 23,287 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 18,373 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 15,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 15,216 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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BV08 VLT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BV08 VLT, 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 BV08 VLT registered?

BV08 VLT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BV08 VLT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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