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VE08 LKV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,803 mi
Last recorded19,803 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 LKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 19,803 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 19,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 11,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 11,904 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 11,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 11,793 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 11,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 11,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 11,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible brake hose leading to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible brake hose leading to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 11,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible brake hose leading to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible brake hose leading to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

turbo pipe inner seal collapsed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 11,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 11,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 7,830 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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VE08 LKV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKV, 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 LKV registered?

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

Is VE08 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 LKV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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