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VLZ 8882

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,935 mi
Last recorded126,935 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 8882
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,935 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 126,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,676 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 76,676 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 73,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,345 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,345 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,578 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 69,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated broken wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 66,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,962 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 59,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,697 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,973 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 47,973 miles

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

o/s/r lamp has water ingress

o/s/r wheel chair belt buckle loose

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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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VLZ 8882 is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLZ 8882, 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 VLZ 8882 registered?

VLZ 8882 is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is VLZ 8882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 8882 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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