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BG08 JYH

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,060 mi
Last recorded246,060 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JYH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 246,060 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 242,406 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,748 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 148,755 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Oct 2021 235,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,435 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 144,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 140,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 140,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,652 miles

Central Rear Lower Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Trailer 7 Pin Electrical Socket cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 215,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 215,842 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 128,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 192,314 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 160,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,596 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 57,084 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BG08 JYH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG08 JYH, 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 BG08 JYH registered?

BG08 JYH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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