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SE08 MDO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

258,985 mi
Last recorded258,985 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 MDO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 258,985 miles

Near side outer off side outer sill corroded slightly

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

Fail 11 May 2022 258,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Near side outer off side outer sill corroded slightly

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 253,953 miles

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

Front Inner wings rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 253,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner wings rusty

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 157,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,523 miles

High level stoplight inop

Fail 20 Apr 2018 144,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

High level stoplight inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65r15c (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65R15)(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 131,792 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65R15)(1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65R15)(1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65R15)(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 170,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,376 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 93,375 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise front disc's slight rusting

Fail 7 Apr 2014 129,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,247 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,877 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,049 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside 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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SE08 MDO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SE08 MDO, 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 SE08 MDO registered?

SE08 MDO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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