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LX08 YSH

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,874 mi
Last recorded151,874 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YSH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 151,874 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 151,867 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 148,273 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 139,779 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 139,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit socket missing (4.10 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,551 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 126,102 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 117,810 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some damage to nearside outer sill panel

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,966 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear brakes 13 % , Parking brakes 17 %

Driveshafts ; Inner c.v. gaiter leaking grease , Offside

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,399 miles

Suspension ; lower ball joint o/s/f has play

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r valve stems perished , recommend replace

Wheel nuts covered , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,057 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Engine oily

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2016 99,057 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Engine oily

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,914 miles

Lighting ; o/s dip headlamp image , suspect bulb

Note ; n/s brake pad sensor

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,511 miles

*** Suspension ; rear self levelling system faulty , affecting headlamp aim & may affect brake performance , recommend attention

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 23 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,432 miles

Lighting ; n/s dip headlamp beam image fuzzy , suspect bulb

Tyres ; n/s/f tread at maufacturers wear limit

Tyres ; o/s/f tread close to wear limit

covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

wheel nuts covered

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,698 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,823 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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LX08 YSH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX08 YSH, 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 LX08 YSH registered?

LX08 YSH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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