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R50 JWM

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 JWM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 38,492 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 37,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 34,390 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 31,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 29,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 28,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,573 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 26,572 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 24,124 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 20,570 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 20,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Second row centre seat belt=Slow to retract

Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,075 miles

Oil leak

both front discs pitted inner face

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,820 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 9,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,719 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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R50 JWM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R50 JWM, 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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R50 JWM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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