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H5 FDG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,099 mi
Last recorded85,099 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,099 miles

Offside Front Outer C/V boot outer clip slightly loose and leaking a little grease

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,802 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 84,802 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,579 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 133,577 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,571 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,647 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,105 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 129,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 73,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,307 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar bushes knocking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,581 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,697 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,167 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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H5 FDG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H5 FDG, 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 H5 FDG registered?

H5 FDG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is H5 FDG safe to buy?

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