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EJ08 UFX

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,726 mi
Last recorded152,726 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 152,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 151,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 148,704 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,266 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 142,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 142,431 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,623 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 132,623 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,985 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,047 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 72,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,350 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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EJ08 UFX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EJ08 UFX, 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 EJ08 UFX registered?

EJ08 UFX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is EJ08 UFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 UFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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