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OY58 FVJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

478,439 mi
Last recorded478,439 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 478,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 478,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2022 460,197 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2021 460,197 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 280,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 273,400 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 260,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing mirror glass is cracked

fuel tank has mist of diesel

oil leak

x 2 front shock absorber are corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 260,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides and disks are worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing mirror glass is cracked

fuel tank has mist of diesel

oil leak

x 2 front shock absorber are corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 236,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR BUSH ON WISH BONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 380,573 miles

Central Front Outer Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush on wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR BUSH ON WISH BONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 219,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 195,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 195,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 172,132 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,428 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 154,428 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 135,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OY58 FVJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY58 FVJ, 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 OY58 FVJ registered?

OY58 FVJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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