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PL08 VYR

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VYR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 145,322 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 142,444 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 220,717 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 220,541 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 204,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 123,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 198,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 198,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror has temporary repair to secure to vehicle

Offside outer sill appears to be corroded under paint

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

both front wipers starting to split

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still secure

slight exhaust leak around turbo area

Fail 2 Mar 2020 198,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside mirror has temporary repair to secure to vehicle

Offside outer sill appears to be corroded under paint

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

both front wipers starting to split

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still secure

slight exhaust leak around turbo area

Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,132 miles

Offside Front Outer c.v boot weeping

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

temporary repair noted to offside mirror

Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,383 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE RELATED CRACKS ALSO TREADS LOW.

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

power steering hose cracked on outside, but not leaking from (pump)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,165 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside wiper front has started to come from arm but still serviceable.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has oil/grease but secure (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 103,165 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper front has started to come from arm but still serviceable.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Has oil/grease but secure (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,333 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,536 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,535 miles

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

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

offside rear indicator bulb deteriated

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,495 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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PL08 VYR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PL08 VYR, 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 PL08 VYR registered?

PL08 VYR is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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