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GF08 KWU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,603 mi
Last recorded187,603 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 187,603 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 170,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake travel

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mtg!

Offside cv boot!

Rear Bump -stops

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,702 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 128,114 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,481 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

under covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 80,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 64,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,868 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 46,165 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2011 38,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KWU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

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

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