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MT08 EJD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,911 mi
Last recorded194,911 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 EJD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 194,911 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 194,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 190,290 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 182,833 miles

Centre stop light inop

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front tyres x2 3-4mm

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 182,829 miles

Braking system leaking clutch slave leaking brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Centre stop light inop

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front tyres x2 3-4mm

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 172,453 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 172,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 165,766 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 165,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 156,704 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 156,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 91,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 130,995 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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MT08 EJD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MT08 EJD, 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 MT08 EJD registered?

MT08 EJD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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