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PE08 VDL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,059 mi
Last recorded184,059 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 184,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 181,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 172,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 160,217 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,002 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 156,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 146,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 130,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 175,708 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,710 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,096 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,052 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PE08 VDL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PE08 VDL, 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 PE08 VDL registered?

PE08 VDL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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