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LX08 AEF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AEF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 78,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

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

Pass 26 May 2023 74,643 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Tank area and Rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 68,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged But Not Fouling Against Tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 59,449 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged But Not Fouling Against Tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,126 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,107 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 29,788 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,879 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 10,139 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,162 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 6,855 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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LX08 AEF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX08 AEF, 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 LX08 AEF registered?

LX08 AEF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LX08 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 AEF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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