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LY57 KPL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,389 mi
Last recorded198,389 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 KPL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 198,389 miles

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

Front Number plate cracked.

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 176,980 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 156,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 127,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,018 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,083 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,082 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,709 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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LY57 KPL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY57 KPL, 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 LY57 KPL registered?

LY57 KPL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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