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OU08 YLS

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,408 mi
Last recorded240,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YLS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 240,408 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 240,406 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 145,577 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 145,577 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,877 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 142,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 223,488 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 223,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 219,387 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 219,380 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15C 104/102T durun (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 214,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 104/102T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 214,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 104/102T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,423 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose, on turbo

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 128,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 127,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 123,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,157 miles

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Feb 2015 96,113 miles

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

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

long parking brake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,021 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,021 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,038 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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OU08 YLS is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OU08 YLS, 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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OU08 YLS is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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