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LY57 NUU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

334,619 mi
Last recorded334,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 334,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 334,619 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure rear bench seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 312,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 312,736 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount and rear silencer mount defective the exhaust system is resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 293,504 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 172,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 159,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 147,388 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 129,878 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 116,865 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,571 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 154,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 154,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2014 80,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 70,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,656 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front wipers smearing screen

Fuel around no 4 injector

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2011 43,886 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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LY57 NUU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LY57 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

LY57 NUU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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