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SL08 GXH

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,355 mi
Last recorded190,355 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GXH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 190,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 190,348 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 185,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 178,496 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 178,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 167,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 167,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 157,527 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 147,459 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 147,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 13,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,596 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,328 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,384 miles

HAND BRAKE WILL BE BETTER IF ADJUSTED,

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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SL08 GXH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SL08 GXH, 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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SL08 GXH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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