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FY08 BLJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,884 mi
Last recorded175,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 175,884 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 175,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 159,267 miles

emissions too clean to be picked up by analyzer

Fail 4 Feb 2019 159,267 miles

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

emissions too clean to be picked up by analyzer

Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,064 miles

Oil leak @steering column ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 125,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak @steering column ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,994 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

air box inscure

both front brake discs inner faces coroded

both front wiper blades torn at ends

signs of an injector chuffing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,369 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,528 miles

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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FY08 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY08 BLJ, 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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FY08 BLJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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