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VE08 HWG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 HWG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 138,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 138,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 79,619 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,615 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,472 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 75,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 71,068 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working obligatory lamp not working or not connected (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,760 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,758 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,419 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both centre row seats ()

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tread / sidewalls badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, tread and sidewalls cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, tread and sidewalls cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,426 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)

front brake discs have 5mm corrosion band on inner face

Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,408 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted unable to test seat or seatbelt

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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VE08 HWG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VE08 HWG, 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 VE08 HWG registered?

VE08 HWG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is VE08 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 HWG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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