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LR08 AAV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,414 mi
Last recorded159,414 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 AAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 159,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most observable underside and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under seal covering underside

Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,848 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 86,816 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear brakes noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2023 86,816 miles

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

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,921 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 76,921 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 102,531 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pipe pump to res leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 56,302 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,943 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,820 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,820 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,196 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 20,484 miles

Slight perishing of sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 4,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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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LR08 AAV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR08 AAV, 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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LR08 AAV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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