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OV08 VWE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,951 mi
Last recorded221,951 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 221,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 217,062 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 205,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 195,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 184,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 172,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 274,085 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 273,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 269,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 163,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 163,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 160,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 131,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,996 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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OV08 VWE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV08 VWE, 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 OV08 VWE registered?

OV08 VWE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is OV08 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 VWE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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