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MW57 YKL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

226,134 mi
Last recorded226,134 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 YKL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 226,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 226,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 132,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 127,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 125,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 124,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

rear sests not tested

Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,124 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats not tested

Fail 13 Sep 2019 111,007 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats not tested

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,985 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 94,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,004 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,168 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,168 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,331 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 55,331 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 49,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 43,598 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 43,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 61,142 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 61,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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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MW57 YKL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MW57 YKL, 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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MW57 YKL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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