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MD08 DXY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,978 mi
Last recorded179,978 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 DXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 179,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 179,978 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 161,524 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 161,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4 x split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 98,763 miles

Nearside Front slightly cracking

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 95,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,917 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 150,324 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 150,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,288 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,609 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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MD08 DXY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD08 DXY, 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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MD08 DXY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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