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LX08 CHN

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,573 mi
Last recorded105,573 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CHN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 99,194 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,191 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill at rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer sill holed not within prescribed area

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,134 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 84,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 84,915 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 80,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 127,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,291 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 79,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,070 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 77,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mtg (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,505 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,043 miles

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

exhaust hanger broken but still supported

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 CHN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 LX08 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

LX08 CHN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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