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150,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower nearside outer sill panel corroded
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded both sides around area of rear springs upper mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower general under body corrosion especially towards rear
Nearside Lower corrosion to nearside outer sill panel central area
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor areas corroded around rear spring upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower corrosion to nearside outer sill panel central area
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floor areas corroded around rear spring upper mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Towbar attachment defective fixing bolt to chassis missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rev limiter fitted unable to take smoke test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rev limiter fitted unable to take smoke test
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust heat shielding insecure
rev limiter fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
exhaust mountings broken but still secure
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
exhaust mountings broken but still secure
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SM08 GGV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SM08 GGV, 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 GGV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 July 2008.
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