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FY08 PMU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,515 mi
Last recorded185,515 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 PMU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 185,515 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 183,932 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 180,078 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 176,655 miles

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 175,279 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 175,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on inner sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 173,216 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 173,184 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 170,867 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 170,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

gear linkage requires attention

Pass 15 Feb 2019 164,288 miles

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

park brake max ravel

Pass 1 Feb 2018 144,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,923 miles

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

battery cover missing

blue smoke from exhaust

brake pedal rubber missing

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

signs of injector leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016
Pass 21 Mar 2015 106,213 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,515 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,076 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

coolant level low

Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

coolant level low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,191 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 39,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PMU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY08 PMU, 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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FY08 PMU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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