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VN08 ZRJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

234,367 mi
Last recorded234,367 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 234,367 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 376,870 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front mirror insecure and cracked

Offside Front door card missing and switches dangling

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

possible power steering leakage

Fail 14 Jul 2017 376,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red light lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front mirror insecure and cracked

Offside Front door card missing and switches dangling

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Oil leak ()

possible power steering leakage

Pass 18 May 2016 356,127 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 356,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s & n/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 May 2015 193,878 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 310,793 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 258,598 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 258,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 187,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 131,661 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 131,661 miles

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

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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VN08 ZRJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN08 ZRJ, 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 VN08 ZRJ registered?

VN08 ZRJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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