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EY08 XFN

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,930 mi
Last recorded195,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 XFN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 195,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 193,486 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 193,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 188,803 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 188,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 185,346 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 185,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 182,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 182,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 178,011 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 27 Feb 2020 177,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 170,851 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 162,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 153,876 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 153,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 233,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 135,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 204,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 116,692 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 104,619 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,561 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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EY08 XFN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY08 XFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY08 XFN registered?

EY08 XFN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is EY08 XFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 XFN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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