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BX08 GYD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

324,271 mi
Last recorded324,271 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 GYD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 324,271 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed flex/pipe insecure and rubbing rear suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective sidewall cracking ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 324,271 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed flex/pipe insecure and rubbing rear suspension (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective sidewall cracking ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 297,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 297,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 203,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 203,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 197,063 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 197,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 185,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 171,568 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 171,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 158,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 145,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,106 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 119,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012
Fail 26 Sep 2012 96,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,446 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 48,245 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,024 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 65 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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BX08 GYD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BX08 GYD, 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 BX08 GYD registered?

BX08 GYD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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