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FT57 MUY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

273,841 mi
Last recorded273,841 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 MUY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 273,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 272,236 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damage

Pass 16 Nov 2022 256,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 238,896 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 238,896 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 140,007 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 214,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 214,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 129,427 miles

Constant velocity joint noisy....Replacement recommended

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c.....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 129,427 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Constant velocity joint noisy....Replacement recommended

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15c.....Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 125,215 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge.....215/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Wiper blade worn....Replacement recommended

Rear Exhaust brackets broken (x3)but system still secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,434 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 119,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,618 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 112,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 21 Aug 2014 169,850 miles

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

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

used nylon ties to temporarily repair insecure offside outer CV gaiter

Pass 21 Aug 2014 169,850 miles

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

used nylon ties to temporarily repair insecure offside outer CV gaiter

Pass 23 Aug 2013 158,270 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 86,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 53,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,011 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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FT57 MUY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT57 MUY, 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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FT57 MUY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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