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LX08 AEM

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,633 mi
Last recorded83,633 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 AEM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 83,633 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 83,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 82,153 miles

Lower Engine Mounting Deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 81,158 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 127,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 127,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 75,186 miles

Offside Front Brake Flexi Not Secured

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust Hanger Corroded/Broken

Pass 28 May 2020 73,785 miles

Offside Front Outer Constant Velocity Gaiter Deteriorating, Slight Leak

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 71,221 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 71,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,353 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,285 miles

Oil leak MAJOR ()

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

front tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak MAJOR ()

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

front tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 May 2016 94,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,053 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 56,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,780 miles

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN

N/S/R LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s sliding door outer handel coming away at rear

n/s/r light lens broken but still serviceable

Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s sliding door outer handel coming away at rear

n/s/r light lens broken but still serviceable

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,144 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,596 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,015 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight wear front brake discs

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 AEM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX08 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

LX08 AEM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LX08 AEM safe to buy?

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