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EK08 YTG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,713 mi
Last recorded155,713 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YTG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 155,713 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 153,278 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 153,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 149,369 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bottom universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,886 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on centre treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,704 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 88,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,679 miles

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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EK08 YTG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK08 YTG, 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 EK08 YTG registered?

EK08 YTG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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