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NB08 HTV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,640 mi
Last recorded279,640 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB08 HTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 279,640 miles

both sills holed but not within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2021 279,633 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sills holed but not within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2020 274,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of rear of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2018 164,317 miles

front brakes 28% out of balance

Fail 7 Nov 2018 164,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brakes 28% out of balance

Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,787 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

underbody showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2016 152,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

underbody showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,400 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 211,018 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 185,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 185,567 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

would reccomend interior windscreen cleaning

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,917 miles

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

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

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

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

would reccomend interior windscreen cleaning

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,090 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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NB08 HTV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NB08 HTV, 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 NB08 HTV registered?

NB08 HTV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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