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FL58 VDR

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,337 mi
Last recorded164,337 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 VDR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 164,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 154,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,296 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 150,296 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2023 140,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both sides ()

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

o/s/r tyre worn un even

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,254 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component components slightly misaligned RUBBING ON ANTI ROLL BAR (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured AIR CON PRESSURE SWITCH WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,429 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component components slightly misaligned RUBBING ON ANTI ROLL BAR (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted RUBBING ON BACK PLATE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring inadequately secured AIR CON PRESSURE SWITCH WIRING (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,715 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 80,715 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,798 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,681 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,069 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,863 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 21,820 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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FL58 VDR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL58 VDR, 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 FL58 VDR registered?

FL58 VDR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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