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FY08 BYM

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

345,636 mi
Last recorded345,636 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BYM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 345,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 344,575 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Apr 2025 344,575 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2024 213,089 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Mar 2024 213,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Apr 2023 208,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 208,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 201,128 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 201,128 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 197,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 190,721 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 175,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,872 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 149,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 126,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 117,554 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 103,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,244 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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FY08 BYM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY08 BYM, 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 FY08 BYM registered?

FY08 BYM is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 BYM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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