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ML08 XSA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,732 mi
Last recorded172,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 XSA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 172,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 169,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 164,497 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 164,461 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 17 Jul 2023 159,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 154,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 144,475 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 144,475 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 140,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,156 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,004 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,784 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 50,784 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,668 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,823 miles

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

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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ML08 XSA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML08 XSA, 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 ML08 XSA registered?

ML08 XSA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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