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OA08 EAR

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,470 mi
Last recorded60,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA08 EAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 56,429 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 56,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,098 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild missing above silencer

Fail 8 Jan 2024 48,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level low

rear exhaust heat sheild missing above silencer

Pass 4 Jan 2023 40,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread edges worn

Offside front tyre tread outer edges worn

both front discs corroded not considered excessive or weakened

minor engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2023 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread edges worn

Offside front tyre tread outer edges worn

both front discs corroded not considered excessive or weakened

minor engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2022 33,510 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 33,510 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 30,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,033 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,880 miles

tyres perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,701 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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OA08 EAR is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 96,278 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 OA08 EAR, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OA08 EAR registered?

OA08 EAR is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is OA08 EAR safe to buy?

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