CarVerify

Free Car Check

PL57 OXR

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,338 mi
Last recorded184,338 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 184,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 184,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 180,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 172,538 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 172,537 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 167,575 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 161,761 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,144 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,857 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 94,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,932 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 89,932 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,731 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 47,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,215 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,010 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PL57 OXR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PL57 OXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL57 OXR?

You can check the full history of PL57 OXR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PL57 OXR registered?

PL57 OXR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is PL57 OXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 OXR shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL57 OXR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PL57 OXR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.