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SA08 LXG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

287,513 mi
Last recorded287,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 LXG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 287,513 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 287,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 263,656 miles

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

both rear position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside rear lamp / lens damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2017 250,626 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps slightly damaged

front brake discs and pads worn

major oil leak

spare tyre cradle slightly insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2017 250,626 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps slightly damaged

front brake discs and pads worn

major oil leak

spare tyre cradle slightly insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,483 miles

eml on

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside sill damaged

nearside sliding door damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 206,208 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 186,417 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 162,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 153,095 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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SA08 LXG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA08 LXG, 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 SA08 LXG registered?

SA08 LXG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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