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SC57 GUG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,222 mi
Last recorded160,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 160,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 251,525 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 251,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 245,357 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 245,357 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 230,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 223,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 202,282 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 201,296 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,606 miles

1litre 5w/40 added

coolant below minimum

front centre number plate damaged

handbrake has high travel

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

power steering fluid on minimum

service -20900 miles ago

Fail 7 Feb 2013 63,606 miles

1litre 5w/40 added

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

coolant below minimum

front centre number plate damaged

handbrake has high travel

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

power steering fluid on minimum

service -20900 miles ago

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,998 miles

front brake pads are low

near side mirror is broken

off side rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine light is on

front brake pads are low

near side mirror is broken

off side rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,909 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SC57 GUG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC57 GUG, 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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SC57 GUG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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