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SO57 LGD

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,928 mi
Last recorded159,928 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 LGD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE OVER EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 159,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 131kgf R 120kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition split (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE OVER EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,781 miles

Centre exhaust hanger detached due to corrosion but system secure.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating over 40kg (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre exhaust hanger detached due to corrosion but system secure.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level brake lamp not working

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 90,522 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 90,522 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mtg + centre mtg + silencer mtg + rear mtg---- sheared (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper and / or cable restricted movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,478 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Rear exhaust hanger tied with wire.

Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,919 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust hanger tied with wire.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 78,922 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 78,921 miles

Brake disc contaminated Both fronts have corrosion and de-scaling on the inside faces. (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft CV joint boot has a pinhole.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 75,312 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 75,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,484 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,484 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber edge split (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside wiper edge is splitting also.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,338 miles

Offside parking brake performance less than nearside, may have to replace caliper for next year.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 60,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside parking brake performance less than nearside, may have to replace caliper for next year.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,518 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 38,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,852 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to minimum tread wear indicators,spare is new so only one replacement required. Size is 215-60-16-C

Fail 7 Jan 2013 30,852 miles

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

Both rear tyres are wearing close to minimum tread wear indicators,spare is new so only one replacement required. Size is 215-60-16-C

Pass 19 Jan 2012 23,024 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly and squeeling.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,038 miles

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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SO57 LGD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SO57 LGD, 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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SO57 LGD is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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