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LG08 NGE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 NGE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 79,923 miles

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

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

Rear axle beam

Fail 11 May 2026 79,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 125,170 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area slightly corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 123,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 121,705 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,858 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 110,944 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,766 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,443 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,443 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 May 2015 48,176 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 48,176 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2014 42,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,495 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 30,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,608 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 24,608 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LG08 NGE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG08 NGE, 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 LG08 NGE registered?

LG08 NGE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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