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N40 ABL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 ABL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 146,448 miles

Nearside Outer sill slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,324 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 179,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 105,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,103 miles

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 26 Aug 2020 105,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2019 102,581 miles

Nearside Front slight body / damage to nearside front plastic bumper

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 102,581 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front slight body / damage to nearside front plastic bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 98,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,123 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer side edge

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 92,123 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on outer side edge

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,906 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 88,906 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,915 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,915 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,185 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,318 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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N40 ABL 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 65%.

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 N40 ABL, 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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N40 ABL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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