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AD08 YXS

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,745 mi
Last recorded265,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YXS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 265,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 235,449 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,860 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s repeater broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp full with water

Pass 8 Aug 2017 120,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Centre sill slightly damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 193,416 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Centre sill slightly damaged (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 113,523 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,523 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,039 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 91,039 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 78,542 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,774 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,552 miles

cut in offside rear tyre within limits

roof mounted accessories tube rear catch defective but secured in closed position at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2011 42,924 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

cut in offside rear tyre within limits

roof mounted accessories tube rear catch defective but secured in closed position at time of test

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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AD08 YXS is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD08 YXS, 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 AD08 YXS registered?

AD08 YXS is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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