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FY08 UHB

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 100,261 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 100,260 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not secured tightly but unable to fall off, (2.5.C.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear, (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor, (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper n/s wing liner and loom under radiator insecure.

n/s mirror taped up but secure.

spare wheel missing.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,225 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting detached, (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor, (1.7.5a)

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

front bumper n/s wing liner and loom under radiator insecure.

n/s mirror taped up but secure.

spare wheel missing.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 77,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not working.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,564 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,279 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,703 miles

Oil leak

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 UHB is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

FY08 UHB is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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