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BX58 VAV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

284,994 mi
Last recorded284,994 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 284,994 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 406,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 219,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 203,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 195,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 180,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 167,630 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly damp

Fail 22 Nov 2017 167,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly damp

Fail 13 Nov 2017 167,100 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat rear facing (5.2.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure rear facing (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly damp

Pass 21 Nov 2016 153,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 137,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 134,821 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 134,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,681 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 106,626 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2012 106,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,292 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,052 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,735 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,709 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 28,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 72 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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BX58 VAV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX58 VAV, 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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BX58 VAV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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