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NU08 HVJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,441 mi
Last recorded96,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 HVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 96,441 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 92,889 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all rear suspension has corrosion

has all over under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,387 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,314 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,055 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 76,055 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working repair wiring (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,140 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 72,088 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 68,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,212 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,505 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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NU08 HVJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NU08 HVJ, 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 NU08 HVJ registered?

NU08 HVJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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