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GF08 FDU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,144 mi
Last recorded151,144 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FDU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,144 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 144,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,706 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 101,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 92,567 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 13 May 2014 68,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,830 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 58,823 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,641 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,639 miles

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

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

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

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 FDU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FDU, 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 GF08 FDU registered?

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

Is GF08 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 FDU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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