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NL58 GRU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,746 mi
Last recorded139,746 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 139,746 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 139,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 139,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 138,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 138,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 137,572 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 137,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,638 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 85,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 39,438 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 41,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,557 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 15,344 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs & pads approx 65% worn

front tyres approx 3mm

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,344 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs & pads approx 65% worn

front tyres approx 3mm

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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NL58 GRU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL58 GRU, 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 NL58 GRU registered?

NL58 GRU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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