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MW08 ZSL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

238,927 mi
Last recorded238,927 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 238,927 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 235,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 221,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 194,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 193,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 154,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,591 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 121,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,805 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 89,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,665 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,665 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,469 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

please note center row nearside seat not lifting

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 16,727 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 ZSL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW08 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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