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MT08 XFE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

269,306 mi
Last recorded269,306 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 269,306 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 155,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre section of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 155,416 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre section of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 146,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill filler present

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

Offside central outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Fail 20 Nov 2020 146,719 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill filler present

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

Offside central outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Pass 24 May 2019 132,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 123,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,931 miles

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Nearside Outer sill damage

Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Nearside Outer sill damage

Pass 25 Jun 2016 112,240 miles

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

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

small cut in n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,731 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 106,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 98,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 93,246 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 80,538 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 63,687 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 63,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MT08 XFE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT08 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

MT08 XFE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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