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BW57 HJO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,985 mi
Last recorded129,985 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 129,080 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2023 128,311 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 128,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,113 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 127,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 200,679 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 200,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 23 Jul 2020 197,482 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 190,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 186,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,161 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 108,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 101,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,949 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

design feature so no max revs reached but not dence smoke emitted

hand brake little reserve travel

o/s/f top suspension stabilizer bush perishing

o/s/r tyre pressure low , due to nail in it

signs of slight wear to both front wishbone back bushes

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,303 miles

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

knock on van everything tight

Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,442 miles

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

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

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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BW57 HJO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW57 HJO, 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 BW57 HJO registered?

BW57 HJO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BW57 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 HJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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