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LX08 FEP

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,479 mi
Last recorded80,479 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 FEP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,479 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,251 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high pattern not right possibly bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing secure clamp splayed out (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack likely to become detached mount loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Sound deadening material not fully secure top of engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise brake fluid change

Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,937 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 61,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,092 miles

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

offside rear light lense broken

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,088 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

offside rear light lense broken

Pass 3 May 2014 47,199 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch foot pedal has rubber grip missing

mistyness of oil around gearbox

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch foot pedal has rubber grip missing

mistyness of oil around gearbox

Pass 3 May 2013 41,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 35,678 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 35,660 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 27,595 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (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 FEP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

LX08 FEP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LX08 FEP safe to buy?

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