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GV08 GXZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

262,079 mi
Last recorded262,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 262,079 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but secure (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage to both outer sill panels

Pass 17 Jul 2025 256,195 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 250,385 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nailed & perished - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

both front top suspension mountings corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2024 250,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nailed & perished - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

both front top suspension mountings corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2023 244,530 miles

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2022 237,837 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 237,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 143,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2021 143,742 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 138,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 131,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,646 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,642 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 107,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,671 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 140,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Jul 2016 140,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack damp

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 66,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre valve perished

Fail 13 Jun 2015 66,233 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,322 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,430 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 30,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GV08 GXZ, 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 GXZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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