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PJ08 OTA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,484 mi
Last recorded164,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OTA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 164,484 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 160,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 147,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,690 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 125,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 120,547 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 120,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 90,194 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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PJ08 OTA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ08 OTA, 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 PJ08 OTA registered?

PJ08 OTA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is PJ08 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 OTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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