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FV08 TYG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,214 mi
Last recorded228,214 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TYG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 228,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 366,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 227,186 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 215,243 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 215,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 206,071 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 195,178 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 188,481 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 188,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 185,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge and outer wall worn

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

Rear brake ferrules corroded and rear area vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 185,083 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge and outer wall worn

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

Rear brake ferrules corroded and rear area vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 182,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 179,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 173,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 173,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 152,055 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 152,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light inoperative.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 101,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,846 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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FV08 TYG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV08 TYG, 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 FV08 TYG registered?

FV08 TYG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 TYG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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