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PL08 DWZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,073 mi
Last recorded196,073 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 DWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 196,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 120,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 120,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,715 miles

Injector chuffing

Nearside outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Injector chuffing

Nearside outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,305 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 91,928 miles

n/s mirror cracked.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,650 miles

Both front and n/s/r tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,656 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 78,568 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

compression leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,948 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,565 miles

foot brake has travel and may require attention in near future

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,226 miles

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

foot brake has travel and may require attention in near future

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,583 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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PL08 DWZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWZ, 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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PL08 DWZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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