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ET08 DTF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,260 mi
Last recorded151,260 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 151,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW , and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Brakes squealing when parking brake applied (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 12 May 2026 151,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW , and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Brakes squealing when parking brake applied (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 28 May 2025 145,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2025 145,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2024 138,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 131,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

temp fuel cap fitted (but good seal)

Pass 28 May 2022 125,581 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 189,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 189,088 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 110,363 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges BOTH wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) VERY worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 163,419 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

slightly long brake pedal travel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,014 miles

Oil leak gearbox oil seal(s)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside heavily deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside park brake efficiency a lot lower than nearside

Fail 19 Aug 2017 153,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside heavily deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside park brake efficiency a lot lower than nearside

Oil leak gearbox oil seal(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,940 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 87,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,050 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 70,845 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 59,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 48,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,071 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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ET08 DTF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ET08 DTF, 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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ET08 DTF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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