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PL08 DVA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

244,198 mi
Last recorded244,198 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 244,198 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r upper chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 244,196 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r upper chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 230,094 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 229,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 229,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 134,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 134,551 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 131,060 miles

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

Central Rear engine mount bush slightly deterated

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deterated

Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,726 miles

center engine mount slightly deterated

Fail 10 Feb 2020 127,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

center engine mount slightly deterated

hand brake long travel

Pass 4 Feb 2019 199,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 119,540 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,852 miles

security of exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2016 109,286 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 93,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,350 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,350 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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PL08 DVA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PL08 DVA, 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 PL08 DVA registered?

PL08 DVA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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