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SV58 DZL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 DZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded/holed seat/seatbelt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded/holed 30cm from rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded/holed seat/seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm 215/65/15C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust has had temporary repairs done but not leaking

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 93,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated - Multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 93,770 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust deteriorated - Multiple minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 91,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 91,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 141,707 miles

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 141,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,833 miles

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components preventing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip < 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 79,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 122,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 75,898 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp lens damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack transfer pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 72,655 miles

All under vehicle rigid brake pipes coated with under body protection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,431 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 58,612 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,108 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,339 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,150 miles

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

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

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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SV58 DZL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV58 DZL, 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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SV58 DZL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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