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MJ08 BZW

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

287,563 mi
Last recorded287,563 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BZW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 287,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 287,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 170,883 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 170,883 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 163,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 163,378 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 154,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in strut top mount

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Misting of oil on steering rack between column and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/s & N/s rear chassis surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 154,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Slight play in strut top mount

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Misting of oil on steering rack between column and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/s & N/s rear chassis surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 149,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 143,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 134,509 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 134,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,804 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 200,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 122,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

nail in shoulder of nsf tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 108,294 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 86,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,653 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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MJ08 BZW is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MJ08 BZW, 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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MJ08 BZW is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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