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SD08 JVM

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,738 mi
Last recorded236,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 JVM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 236,738 miles

oil leak to engine/gearbox

Fail 23 Jan 2018 236,729 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak to engine/gearbox

Pass 11 Jan 2017 227,067 miles

long handbrake travel

oil leak to engine

Fail 11 Jan 2017 227,064 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long handbrake travel

oil leak to engine

Pass 11 Jan 2016 213,418 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

radiator loose

Fail 11 Jan 2016 213,417 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Centre Rear stop lamp not working

radiator loose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,890 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 113,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,881 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

spare tyre below the minimum legal limit therefore it can not be utilised for mot purposes

Pass 28 Oct 2013 94,998 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heatsheild around catalyst loose

o/s/r light unit damaged and full of water

Fail 28 Oct 2013 94,998 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatsheild around catalyst loose

o/s/r light unit damaged and full of water

Pass 1 Nov 2012 81,497 miles

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2012 81,154 miles

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

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

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,610 miles

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

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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SD08 JVM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SD08 JVM, 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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SD08 JVM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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