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LM08 YXY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,669 mi
Last recorded139,669 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YXY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 139,669 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 139,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,132 miles

Offside outer sill corroded to excess; not a prescribed area

Fail 9 Apr 2024 135,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sill corroded to excess; not a prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2023 129,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 126,393 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 126,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 120,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 109,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,454 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,765 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,765 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,265 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,244 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,676 miles

security to rear no plate

wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,633 miles

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

security to rear no plate

wear to front brake discs

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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LM08 YXY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM08 YXY, 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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LM08 YXY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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