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LX08 YSL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,936 mi
Last recorded195,936 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 195,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 187,676 miles

Coolant leak Rear of the engine ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 187,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak Rear of the engine ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,220 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 92,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 92,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,566 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose ball joint from suspension arm in to hub (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn and corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,185 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,893 miles

1.Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded. 2.Dent in o/s/r wheel rim.

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,455 miles

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,828 miles

chip to screen zone 'B'

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,694 miles

chip to screen

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

wear to nearside fornt tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,970 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 YSL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX08 YSL, 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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LX08 YSL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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