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PL08 EOE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,125 mi
Last recorded194,125 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 EOE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 194,125 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 192,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust getting corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

small hole offside outer c.v boot

Fail 3 Sep 2024 192,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust getting corroded

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

small hole offside outer c.v boot

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

nearside rear handbrake lazy

Fail 3 Aug 2023 118,363 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

nearside rear handbrake lazy

Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,766 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2019 93,070 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,166 miles

Nearside front brake disk is corroded and scored

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake disk is corroded and scored

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,166 miles

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

Nearside front brake disk is corroded and scored

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake disk is corroded and scored

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016
Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,537 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 EOE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOE, 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 EOE registered?

PL08 EOE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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