2008 Citroën Dispatch · 7,171 MOT tests
2008 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2008 Citroën Dispatchs fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Dispatch years (7,171 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 48.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 138,590
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,171
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 18.4% of tests fail here (132% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27%
- Suspension20%
- Body, chassis and structure18.4%
- Brakes15.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.5%
- Tyres7.5%
- Steering5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.01%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 9.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.83%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.95%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.47%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.23%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2008 Citroën Dispatchs fail 48.8% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 20 Dispatch years (7,171 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (10.01% of tests), position lamp not working (9.55% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Citroën Dispatch shows 138,590 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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