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FY08 CWD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,559 mi
Last recorded212,559 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 CWD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 212,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 208,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 202,095 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 202,095 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 195,289 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 195,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 188,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 158,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 157,932 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,408 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 88,406 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))

Pass 12 May 2017 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water leak

Fail 12 May 2017 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

water leak

Pass 16 May 2016 80,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 77,795 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 77,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 110,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,761 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,761 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 CWD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY08 CWD, 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 FY08 CWD registered?

FY08 CWD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FY08 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 CWD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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