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FY08 TYG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,248 mi
Last recorded238,248 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 TYG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 238,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 233,166 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 233,166 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26 wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 231,932 miles

both front tyres low n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2019 230,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 227,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 218,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 192,845 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 192,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 168,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 138,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 100,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,929 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 81,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TYG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FY08 TYG registered?

FY08 TYG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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