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LY08 DRZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,451 mi
Last recorded130,451 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 DRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 129,845 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking leaking onto nearside front brakes (dangerous) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,019 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

crack in n/s lower windscreen area

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

crack in n/s lower windscreen area

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,473 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

slight engine smoke

Fail 16 Aug 2017 122,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,994 miles

Front Lower cross member distorted!

Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,994 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower cross member distorted!

Pass 10 Dec 2015 191,026 miles

Near side screen cracked but drivers view not obscured

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 191,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Near side screen cracked but drivers view not obscured

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 110,680 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,678 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Oct 2013 140,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nails in rear tyres need checking as close to edge

Fail 19 Oct 2011 28,995 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nails in rear tyres need checking as close to edge

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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LY08 DRZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LY08 DRZ, 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 LY08 DRZ registered?

LY08 DRZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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