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GR08 BWK

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,643 mi
Last recorded73,643 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 BWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 70,847 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 70,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2019 66,432 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge tyre size is 215/60/R16C 103 101T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective on rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,289 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust rear bracket detached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm limit Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,184 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear hanger detached.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,932 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 44,514 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,303 miles

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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GR08 BWK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GR08 BWK, 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 GR08 BWK registered?

GR08 BWK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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