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FH57 CHO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 CHO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,227 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 104,211 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/side sill outer corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,745 miles

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

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

offside outer sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

Fail 24 Oct 2023 102,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside outer sill holed by corrosion [outside prescribed areas]

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill holed by corrosion [just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed ]area

Fail 3 Nov 2022 101,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill holed by corrosion [just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed ]area

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,440 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 158,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,203 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 2 Nov 2020 93,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

long brake pedal travel

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 1 Nov 2019 85,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,635 miles

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

Upper stop lamp masked off

some play at top steering column bush

Fail 25 Oct 2018 80,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper stop lamp masked off

some play at top steering column bush

Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,106 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn to legal limit,recommend early renewal

slight play at steering column top bearing

Pass 31 Dec 2016 63,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge very near to exposing chords recommend immediate renewal 215/65r15 100t reinforced

nearside wiper blade deteriorated to legal limit

parking brake travel high

Fail 31 Dec 2016 63,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge very near to exposing chords recommend immediate renewal 215/65r15 100t reinforced

nearside wiper blade deteriorated to legal limit

parking brake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,227 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,597 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 39,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,071 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,914 miles

n/s wiperblade split

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 CHO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH57 CHO, 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 FH57 CHO registered?

FH57 CHO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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