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PL57 HGZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 HGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 127,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 115,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2021 115,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

mil lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2020 170,514 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 170,514 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 83,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,495 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 59,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread perished 215/65x15c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65x15c (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread perished 215/65x15c (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, 215/65x15c (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 49,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,130 miles

front brake discs are worn

n/s front tyre is worn to 1.6mm o/s to 2mm advise replacement

rear tyres are starting to crack

Fail 15 Jul 2014 30,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are worn

n/s front tyre is worn to 1.6mm o/s to 2mm advise replacement

rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,170 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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PL57 HGZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PL57 HGZ, 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 PL57 HGZ registered?

PL57 HGZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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