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SO08 FKE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,196 mi
Last recorded139,196 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FKE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,196 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 139,192 miles

Emissions not tested smoking badly (7.3.A.1)

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside front (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside rear (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 133,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 133,926 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 204,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 204,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 192,432 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Spare wheel missing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 192,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 16 May 2012 67,820 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,800 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,030 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SO08 FKE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SO08 FKE, 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 SO08 FKE registered?

SO08 FKE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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