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GV08 GBY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,142 mi
Last recorded237,142 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 237,142 miles

Rear brakes squealing under pressure

Fail 13 Oct 2025 237,142 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear brakes squealing under pressure

Pass 26 Jun 2024 232,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,556 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,476 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 135,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 128,932 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 128,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 199,910 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,848 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,458 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 37,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 37,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,874 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)

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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GV08 GBY 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 75%.

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 GV08 GBY, 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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GV08 GBY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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