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RE08 EAP

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,892 mi
Last recorded120,892 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 120,892 miles

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

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2024 120,892 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2023 111,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 168,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,198 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,412 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both show signs of leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,751 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN LOW

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,549 miles

FRONT PADS APPEAR LOW

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,866 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 50,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,651 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 42,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,273 miles

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

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

slight wear om both front brake discs

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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RE08 EAP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RE08 EAP, 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 RE08 EAP registered?

RE08 EAP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 EAP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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