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LJ57 VLZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

362,609 mi
Last recorded362,609 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 362,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 357,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 352,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 342,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 317,800 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 317,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 285,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 252,231 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 131,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 131,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 126,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,352 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,593 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 79,593 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,896 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,073 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,602 miles

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

osf brake pads look low

Fail 5 Jan 2010 34,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

osf brake pads look low

Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,347 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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LJ57 VLZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJ57 VLZ, 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 LJ57 VLZ registered?

LJ57 VLZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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