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CF08 BSZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,291 mi
Last recorded100,291 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 BSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 160,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,271 miles

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 20 Jan 2022 152,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass slight cracks

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine / power steering

Fail 19 Jan 2022 152,377 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass slight cracks

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine / power steering

Pass 15 Jul 2020 88,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 82,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,636 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,615 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,647 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,532 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,447 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,919 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,979 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 25,933 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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CF08 BSZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF08 BSZ, 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 CF08 BSZ registered?

CF08 BSZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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