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FH57 CGV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,705 mi
Last recorded156,705 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 CGV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 156,705 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 148,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 142,692 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected sump gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 138,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 132,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 126,679 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf - mounting area visible from under bonnet (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

gear oil leak - nsf drive shaft inner seal

oil leak

osf door check strap missing

rear section exhaust bracket broken - system still secure

Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,689 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,680 miles

front exhaust cowling insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2018 103,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust cowling insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2017 90,761 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 90,609 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet above strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet above strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65 r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,391 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 54,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre split

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

spare tyre split

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,744 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,692 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear damaged slightly sharp edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,970 miles

no doesel reading, DPF fitted

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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FH57 CGV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FH57 CGV, 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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FH57 CGV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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