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BK57 YZP

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

158,737 mi
Last recorded158,737 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YZP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 158,737 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 158,735 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 150,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 150,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine mounting defective

Fail 6 Dec 2012 136,372 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

lower engine mount worn split

Fail 28 Nov 2012 136,372 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower engine mount worn split

Fail 5 Dec 2011 101,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,367 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,367 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BK57 YZP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 BK57 YZP, 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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BK57 YZP is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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