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RV08 DVL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2026 81,908 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover. (6.2.1 (a) (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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes to rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,710 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 59,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,854 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,732 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,827 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,000 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,815 miles

both front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

to clean to diesel test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,686 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 33,683 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,358 miles

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

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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RV08 DVL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV08 DVL, 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 RV08 DVL registered?

RV08 DVL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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