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SD08 JVP

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,719 mi
Last recorded128,719 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 128,719 miles

Central stop light nw

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 128,719 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central stop light nw

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,952 miles

Central stop light n/w

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure lens (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 114,714 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust rear axle beam

Fail 19 Jul 2023 114,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface rust rear axle beam

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 107,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,486 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n* 4 injector leaking gas

Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% inbalanced to nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n* 4 injector leaking gas

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,364 miles

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

slight binding n/s front brake

Fail 5 Jun 2018 80,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

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

slight binding n/s front brake

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,963 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 67,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 67,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 61,171 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 27 May 2014 55,211 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads low

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 20 May 2014 55,126 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

front brake pads low

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,036 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,353 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,483 miles

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 JVP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JVP, 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 SD08 JVP registered?

SD08 JVP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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