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GK08 OBD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

237,416 mi
Last recorded237,416 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 237,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine / no oil on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (not bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 237,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine / no oil on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 143,400 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 138,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,479 miles

Offside Rear caliper level pulled forward

high level brake/stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 May 2019 122,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp on driveshaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Fail 1 May 2019 122,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp on driveshaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bump stops close to axle

Fail 22 Mar 2018 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear bump stops close to axle

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,223 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 105,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all 3 mounts broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2013 44,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,397 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 37,397 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is slighty distorted

Fail 15 Mar 2011 30,738 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,738 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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GK08 OBD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GK08 OBD, 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 GK08 OBD registered?

GK08 OBD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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