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EA08 MKC

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,446 mi
Last recorded151,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MKC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 151,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,559 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,496 miles

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

n/s/f tyre near limit

slight leakage from o/s c.v boot

slight noise from auxilliary pullys and belt

surface corrosion on middle to rear exhaust system

Fail 22 Mar 2021 88,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre near limit

slight leakage from o/s c.v boot

slight noise from auxilliary pullys and belt

surface corrosion on middle to rear exhaust system

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,117 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,998 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,203 miles

Noise from auxiliary pulley and/or alternator

Oil leak Offside drive shaft oil seal ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but secure

Fail 23 Jan 2018 76,203 miles

Noise from auxiliary pulley and/or alternator

Oil leak Offside drive shaft oil seal ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but secure

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,569 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine coolant level low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,197 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal antislip cond

rear tyres v. minor cracking

shoes req adj.

wipers cond

Pass 10 May 2012 50,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,068 miles

stone chip screen

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 MKC is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA08 MKC, 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 EA08 MKC registered?

EA08 MKC is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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