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LX08 CJZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,879 mi
Last recorded177,879 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 177,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 162,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 146,294 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 129,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 179,403 miles

Both side rear Suspension arm / Axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Front brake sensor damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers corroded both side front

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2019 179,403 miles

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

Both side rear Suspension arm / Axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Front brake sensor damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Shock absorbers corroded both side front

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 178,365 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2018 178,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both side stuck upright position (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2017 174,006 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 174,006 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure bolt SNAPPED in subframe (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,102 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near the power steering pump - needs attention (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,102 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment Caliper lever is siezed - freed off (3.5.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. dip beam (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel N/S rear lever siezed - free off (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near the power steering pump - needs attention (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,783 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,054 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,141 miles

N/s no plate lamp insecure.

Rear cat heat shield broken.

Top heat shield broken.

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 CJZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CJZ, 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 CJZ registered?

LX08 CJZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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