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FD08 WAU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,070 mi
Last recorded109,070 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 WAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,070 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 108,345 miles

Rear underbody covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jun 2023 108,340 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Aug 2022 106,825 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Aug 2022 106,825 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 103,133 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 103,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam R472 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,391 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 101,320 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working RB380 bulb required (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play/

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,308 miles

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

crack in windsreen but not effecting drivers view

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,029 miles

n/s screen cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 13,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 13,911 miles

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

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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FD08 WAU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD08 WAU, 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 FD08 WAU registered?

FD08 WAU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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