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GF08 FDK

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,478 mi
Last recorded188,478 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FDK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 188,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 177,588 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 177,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 158,653 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 150,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,344 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 114,405 miles

215/65r15

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 108,126 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 107,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket/injector seals

turbo heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,206 miles

Oil leak

osf lower arm ball joint has play on atl

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 14 Apr 2012 97,206 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

osf lower arm ball joint has play on atl

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 Apr 2011 79,302 miles

Centre brake light lens broken

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

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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GF08 FDK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF08 FDK, 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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GF08 FDK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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