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VLZ 9686

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

197,705 mi
Last recorded197,705 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 9686
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 197,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 118,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE JAS A SLIGHT LIEAK (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DISABLED RAMP MOUNTING PLATES/BRACKETS CORRODED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR FLOORPAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 118,367 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases LEAKING AT SILENCER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HANDBRAKE LEVER ARM JAMMED ON , BRAKE DISC ALSO SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY HEAT (1.1.15 (f))

Power steering ram leaking NS AND OS STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI PIPE JAS A SLIGHT LIEAK (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DISABLED RAMP MOUNTING PLATES/BRACKETS CORRODED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR FLOORPAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,606 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 117,604 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,806 miles

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

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

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

injector seal leaking

steering rack leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2022 107,806 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

injector seal leaking

steering rack leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,670 miles

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

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

Offside parking brake reading low

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,654 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

emissions below threshold capacity

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,322 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 67,332 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 67,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 100,857 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 100,857 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 94,688 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,518 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 53,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,361 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,292 miles

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

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 9686 is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 9686, 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 9686 registered?

VLZ 9686 is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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