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EJ08 UHC

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,227 mi
Last recorded25,227 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UHC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,227 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 24,108 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,676 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 14,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,485 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 21,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

unable to see thickness of front pads

unable to see thickness of rear pads

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,693 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

unable to see thickness of front pads

unable to see thickness of rear pads

Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,925 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

rear seats removed at time of test

unable to see thickness of front and rear brake pads

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,925 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

rear seats removed at time of test

unable to see thickness of front and rear brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,096 miles

all tyre sidewalls slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2011 8,102 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 UHC is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

EJ08 UHC is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 UHC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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