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MF08 VMY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VMY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026
Pass 27 Jan 2025 212,082 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Non identifiable suspension knock

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 212,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Non identifiable suspension knock

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 199,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 303,338 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2023 303,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2022 175,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2022 175,963 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 167,413 miles

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

anti roll bar " d " bushes worn (front)

gearbox tie bar bush worn

Pass 13 Jan 2020 161,330 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2019 154,333 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

top strut mounts noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2018 145,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,656 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,656 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 129,006 miles

Front Oil leck

Rear Back both sides child seats fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 128,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Pipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/60/16c (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/60/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Front Oil leck

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

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

Rear Back both sides child seats fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 112,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,183 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2011 57,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,693 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

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 VMY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

MF08 VMY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is MF08 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 VMY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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