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PL57 DJY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

158,487 mi
Last recorded158,487 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 DJY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 158,487 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 158,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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 4 Oct 2023 153,366 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 153,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 150,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 150,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected missing (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 149,437 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 149,437 miles

Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened axle link rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 147,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 147,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 145,478 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 145,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades not clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 140,689 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 140,673 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 136,016 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 135,969 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 130,653 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 126,489 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 126,489 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 113,412 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 113,412 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,999 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,781 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,035 miles

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

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

o/s hand brake not going back to its stop

slight brake bind rears

Fail 13 Jan 2011 32,035 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s hand brake not going back to its stop

slight brake bind rears

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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PL57 DJY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 PL57 DJY, 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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PL57 DJY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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