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RJ08 KSO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,573 mi
Last recorded219,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 KSO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 219,573 miles

Central Front Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f front drive shaft have play make noise on lock to lock

Fail 14 Jul 2022 219,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached inner wing cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight cut on shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,937 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 190,115 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 171,687 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure drum clamp (3.6.I.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 26 May 2016 83,966 miles

deep cuts to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidealls

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low

front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

n/s/r brake backing plate rubbing on drum

Fail 26 May 2016 83,966 miles

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

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

deep cuts to o/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidealls

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low

front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake wear indicator wire broken

n/s/r brake backing plate rubbing on drum

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,988 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 70,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,797 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 46,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,223 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear low

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

headlight aims low

nail in o/s/r tyre

service light illuminated

Fail 16 Jun 2012 31,223 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear low

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

headlight aims low

nail in o/s/r tyre

service light illuminated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,108 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 23,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ08 KSO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJ08 KSO, 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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RJ08 KSO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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