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BW57 OWO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,261 mi
Last recorded173,261 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 173,261 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

high level brake light in op

Fail 11 Oct 2017 173,261 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light in op

Fail 2 Nov 2016 107,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 97,368 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 97,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,613 miles

engine oil leaks

knock to front suspension areas

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,169 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

knock to front suspension areas

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs badly worn

o/s mirror glass slightly damaged

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,701 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished 215/65/15

Fail 15 Jun 2011 39,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,768 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 35,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 OWO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BW57 OWO, 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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BW57 OWO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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