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FV57 YYO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,488 mi
Last recorded164,488 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YYO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 164,488 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake adjustment

Fail 6 Feb 2018 164,488 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 137,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,161 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 117,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES WORN

Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on out side edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,061 miles

n/s/rear sill damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2014 77,031 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear sill damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2013 109,166 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accident damage to n/s/sill

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,399 miles

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

accident damage to nearside rear sill

back missing off nearside front wing mirror

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,743 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 63,739 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs corroded.

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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FV57 YYO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV57 YYO, 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 FV57 YYO registered?

FV57 YYO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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