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PL08 VZA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,621 mi
Last recorded173,621 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VZA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 173,621 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 173,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 144,834 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 144,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,983 miles

wiperblades split

cat heatshield loose

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,895 miles

emissions too clean to read

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 22 Aug 2013 38,850 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

emissions too clean to read

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,507 miles

front pads wering thin

Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,437 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r wheel slight bind

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 VZA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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