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EA08 MHX

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,104 mi
Last recorded151,104 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MHX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 151,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 151,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 205,544 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 205,544 miles

Fuel pipe insecure cooler insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 180,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 180,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 105,148 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification a bolt is loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 97,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,644 miles

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 16 Apr 2018 89,644 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,388 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,434 miles

Centre and rear exhaust mounts broken

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

screen damage

wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,434 miles

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust mounts broken

Nearside wiper condition

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

screen damage

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,442 miles

both front tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

crack in front screen but not efecting drivers view

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing 3 m/m tread

crack in front screen but not efecting drivers view

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 May 2014 47,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen swept areas show extensive damage which is not contained within a 40mm diameter circle but did not effect the drivers view through it at the time of the test.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 34,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 31,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are getting low

nearside front seat belt webbing is slightly damaged

power steering fluid level is low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,813 miles

nearside front seat belt webbing is damaged

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,813 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt webbing is damaged

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

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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EA08 MHX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EA08 MHX, 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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EA08 MHX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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