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GJ08 CEF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,072 mi
Last recorded54,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 CEF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 50,678 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,508 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have crack within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 42,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have crack within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 37,520 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,087 miles

Offside Front wiper smears the screen slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 26,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,529 miles

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

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

all four tyres badly deteriorated on the shoulders

nearside mirror glass damaged but view satisfactory

Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,748 miles

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

all four tyres deteriorating

nearside mirror damaged but view ok

suspension ride height indicator lamp on dash comes on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,346 miles

all tyres deteriorating

engine management warning lamp on

nearside mirror damaged but still provides an adequate view

Fail 14 Feb 2012 16,346 miles

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

all tyres deteriorating

engine management warning lamp on

nearside mirror damaged but still provides an adequate view

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,170 miles

engine management warning lamp on

nearside mirror damaged but still provides an adequate view

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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GJ08 CEF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ08 CEF, 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 GJ08 CEF registered?

GJ08 CEF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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