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215,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn very thin (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear park brake lever on caliper not on the stop
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber missing but pedal has antislip
Nearside Front cv boot wearing thin
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pad wear sensor wire broken but light not illuminated
brake pedal rubber missing but pedal is anti slip
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front cv boot wearing thin
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
brake pad wear sensor wire broken but light not illuminated
brake pedal rubber missing but pedal is anti slip
Nearside Front Outer CV boot rubber thin
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pedal rubber missing but still has antislip
drivers seatbelt recoil slow
Exhaust system not adequately supported all hangers corroded and detached (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer CV boot rubber thin
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front inner faces corroded (3.5.1n)
brake pedal rubber missing but still has antislip
drivers seatbelt recoil slow
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
n/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake caliper sticking slightly
Oil leak from intercooler
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake caliper sticking slightly
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak from intercooler
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BW08 BJY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 BW08 BJY, 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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BW08 BJY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 2008.
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