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MA08 YNK

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

245,837 mi
Last recorded245,837 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 245,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 152,175 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides on front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 152,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides on front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 150,882 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 150,882 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 147,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 143,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 141,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,846 miles

All Rear Seats Removed

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 223,381 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Fault (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

All Rear Seats Removed

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,645 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 134,934 miles

NO REAR SEATS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 133,128 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,128 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 129,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 123,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,670 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,620 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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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MA08 YNK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MA08 YNK, 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 MA08 YNK registered?

MA08 YNK is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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