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MF08 VCG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VCG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,023 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 131,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 126,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 198,550 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 189,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Fail 29 May 2019 189,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 113,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,552 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken away

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside number plate lense missing

Fail 15 Jul 2017 110,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket broken away

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside number plate lense missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,970 miles

front pads getting low

slight weep from n/s outer c.v boot

Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,702 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2013 129,805 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

age cracks offside rear tyre also worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2013 129,805 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

age cracks offside rear tyre also worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 117,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 117,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,109 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VCG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MF08 VCG, 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 MF08 VCG registered?

MF08 VCG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is MF08 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 VCG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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