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HF08 BTE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 BTE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 87,898 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 83,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 81,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 127,709 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 127,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,229 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on outer edges 215-65-15

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubber slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

tow bar corroded slightly

Fail 31 May 2019 124,229 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s outer (new clips fitted (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front o/s and n/s tyres wearing on outer edges 215-65-15

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubber slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

tow bar corroded slightly

Pass 17 May 2018 75,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slight damage

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 75,635 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slight damage

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,511 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear o/s and n/s lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

front heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,511 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-65-15c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands

Rear o/s and n/s lower shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust bracket corroded

front heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,767 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,934 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake disks corroded slightly

oil leak at front bumper

Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake disks corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre on legal limit at this time

o/s/r tyre has been flat spotted

oil leak at front bumper

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,911 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2010 22,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

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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HF08 BTE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HF08 BTE, 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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HF08 BTE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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