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SE08 MFN

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,379 mi
Last recorded167,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 167,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,279 miles

(nearside outer sill contains weld repairs)

(underside heavy masking off old engine oil )

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 101,279 miles

(nearside outer sill contains weld repairs)

(underside heavy masking off old engine oil )

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,264 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded excessive 30cms from rear suspension fixings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded excessive out-with prescibed areas .

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Radiator support panel corroded .

Rear Axle corroded .

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside . (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 30cms from offsie & nearside rear coil spring fixings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front inner wings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scatched . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,327 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Oil leak gear box seal ()

Oil leak engine oil housing ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016 83,859 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal at streering rack (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,798 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 125,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,596 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front & nearside rear tyres outer bands worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,030 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped & no clear view off front brake pad condition

Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,030 miles

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

clutch pedel anti-slip missing

coolant level low & slight coolant trace at gearbox side

front brake discs slightly lipped & no clear view off front brake pad condition

turbo cover bolts missing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,802 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 38,802 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

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 MFN 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 55.6%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

SE08 MFN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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