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SM08 GFY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,791 mi
Last recorded264,791 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 264,791 miles

heavy under sealed below

Pass 23 Dec 2022 258,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 253,399 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 248,039 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 248,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 148,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 145,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 231,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 138,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,843 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

high level brake light inop

radiator expansion tank insecure

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

e/m/l light on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,636 miles

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

oil dampness offside front engine area

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,766 miles

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

engine oil level getting low

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear number plate light slight movement

offside rear tyre has nail in it

oil dampness engine area

Fail 19 Jul 2011 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil level getting low

front exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear number plate light slight movement

offside rear tyre has nail in it

oil dampness engine area

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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SM08 GFY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM08 GFY, 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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SM08 GFY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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