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MW08 RKV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

275,237 mi
Last recorded275,237 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 RKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 275,237 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat damaged

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 275,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat damaged

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 273,054 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 273,054 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 258,468 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 258,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 240,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 277,425 miles

Front Upper turbo pipe split.

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 227,425 miles

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

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

Front Upper turbo pipe split.

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 213,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 213,417 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intercooler insecure hitting alternator

Pass 5 Dec 2017 195,703 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 195,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 184,330 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,237 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 91,980 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,980 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 85,050 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 85,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,206 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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MW08 RKV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MW08 RKV, 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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MW08 RKV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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