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GL08 FAJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,287 mi
Last recorded235,287 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 235,287 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 214,967 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 214,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 205,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 191,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 173,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,247 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 144,247 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,675 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 79,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,770 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 74,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,989 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,989 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,101 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 65,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,675 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,785 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,213 miles

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate cracked

rear high level brake light inoperative

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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GL08 FAJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL08 FAJ, 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 GL08 FAJ registered?

GL08 FAJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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