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FB57 GVD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

252,929 mi
Last recorded252,929 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 GVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 252,929 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both offside and nearside (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 148,378 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 148,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH ! (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 125,836 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,795 miles

handbrake reserve travel could be better

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,491 miles

Centre stop not working

Front brake discs lipped/pitted

Nearside brake pad wire brocken

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,376 miles

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

Centre stop not working

Front brake discs lipped/pitted

Nearside brake pad wire brocken

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,681 miles

engine generally oily

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

near side front pad sensor wire broken

slight blow from top off engine/suspect injector seal?

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,067 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

exhaust corroding

front brake discs rusting on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2011 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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FB57 GVD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB57 GVD, 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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FB57 GVD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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