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V1 WMA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 WMA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 98,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 96,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 96,899 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 95,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 93,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 86,307 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 86,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,415 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front wiper blades smearing windscreen ( strong advice )

Fail 23 Sep 2020 122,065 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,525 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2017 104,353 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear body has damage

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2017 104,353 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear body has damage

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,607 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre side wall cracked & perished up.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,089 miles

Nearside front cv gaitor area is oily

Nearside rear tyre perished on the outer area

Note: sump area slightly oily

Offside rear tyre perised on the outer area

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside front cv gaitor area is oily

Nearside rear tyre perished on the outer area

Note: sump area slightly oily

Offside rear tyre perised on the outer area

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,467 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint slight play.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,675 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,204 miles

rear boot door handle broken

Fail 21 Sep 2011 24,204 miles

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

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

rear boot door handle broken

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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V1 WMA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V1 WMA, 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 V1 WMA registered?

V1 WMA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is V1 WMA safe to buy?

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