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HJ08 OYW

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,774 mi
Last recorded128,774 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 128,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 128,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 59,029 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 59,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 57,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated retaining strap loose and boot seeping grease from outer end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 55,170 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on outer shoulders.

Coolant leak engine area

Pass 19 May 2022 53,437 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 84,741 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split slightly one end.

Pass 7 May 2020 83,715 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 79,034 miles

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter seeping grease from outer end.

Fail 17 May 2019 79,034 miles

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter seeping grease from outer end.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 73,900 miles

All four tyres perishing and treads worn down to limit 215/65 R 15 C

Offside front anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter in poor condition.

Offside front driveshaft outer CV gaiter seeping grease,advise attention.

Pass 10 May 2017 69,525 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish and worn on outer shoulders of tread

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

Pass 10 May 2016 65,690 miles

All four tyres perishing and slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

Exhaust manifold heat shield vibrates

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

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of vehicle (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 65,690 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

All four tyres perishing and slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

Exhaust manifold heat shield vibrates

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

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of vehicle (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,900 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and treads wearing close to limit

Pass 8 May 2014 50,519 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish slightly

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

Pass 14 May 2013 42,603 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish slightly (215/65 R 15 C)

Pass 15 May 2012 37,817 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 31,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,570 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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HJ08 OYW is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ08 OYW, 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 HJ08 OYW registered?

HJ08 OYW is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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