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MJ08 MUP

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,659 mi
Last recorded225,659 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 MUP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 225,659 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 225,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 209,608 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test raw of seats ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 209,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test raw of seats ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,139 miles

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 116,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 177,214 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 177,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 177,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 169,618 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 160,762 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 160,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,747 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,747 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,289 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 49,289 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 34,784 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,309 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 MUP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MUP, 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 MJ08 MUP registered?

MJ08 MUP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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