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LV08 DMU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,125 mi
Last recorded144,125 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 DMU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

coolant on minimum mark

Pass 21 Apr 2023 208,195 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 208,191 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,439 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 192,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,370 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 116,039 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and signs of castalatted (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 86,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and signs of castalatted (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,241 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,225 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 66,727 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 66,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Unable to open rear & nearside loading doors

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 56,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,418 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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LV08 DMU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LV08 DMU, 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 LV08 DMU registered?

LV08 DMU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LV08 DMU safe to buy?

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