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VU08 XWX

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,628 mi
Last recorded198,628 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 198,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 182,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 141,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 148,421 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 145,202 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 145,202 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,718 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,338 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 109,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 58,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 May 2011 49,398 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 49,373 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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VU08 XWX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VU08 XWX, 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 VU08 XWX registered?

VU08 XWX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 XWX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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