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NH08 BYA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 BYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 138,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,194 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2021 129,193 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to back mountings all broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2020 194,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 194,274 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 112,916 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small leak from power rack to steering spindle (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 160,126 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise rear doors damaged

rear suspension weakened

Fail 4 Sep 2018 160,118 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise rear doors damaged

brake wear indicator disconnected n/s/f

engine oil level low

rear suspension weakened

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,492 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to visually inspect inner rear brake pads

Fail 5 Sep 2017 87,490 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to visually inspect inner rear brake pads

Pass 3 Sep 2016 75,390 miles

Advise oil leak

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 75,390 miles

Advise oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type Securing bolts too short (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,543 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper insecure

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Small cut to Nearside front tyre outer side wall - no cords or ply exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 26,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,111 miles

Front brake discs & pads approx 50% worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2011 21,111 miles

Front brake discs & pads approx 50% worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn

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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NH08 BYA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NH08 BYA, 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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NH08 BYA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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