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MF08 AVX

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Cream Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,890 mi
Last recorded98,890 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 AVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,073 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 98,067 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,747 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate poor condition (0.1 (b))

Front both front strut tops starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread crackingand worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pedal travel is more than normal

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,601 miles

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

both rear coil springs in very poor condition

brake pedal travel

high level brake light inop

Fail 6 Oct 2022 86,601 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

both rear coil springs in very poor condition

brake pedal travel

high level brake light inop

Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,396 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 73,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,519 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,418 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,418 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,677 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,847 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2016 35,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal from steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2014 18,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,985 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre - advise attention

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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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MF08 AVX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Cream with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF08 AVX, 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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MF08 AVX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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