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PY08 EVV

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

354,243 mi
Last recorded354,243 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 EVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 354,243 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

power steering noisy

Pass 13 Nov 2024 211,198 miles

chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Nov 2023 199,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 187,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 187,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 169,588 miles

advise offside and nearside outer sills damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2021 169,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advise offside and nearside outer sills damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2021 169,587 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise front brake discs worn and corroded inner side

Pass 5 Oct 2020 249,023 miles

advise offside front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Fail 28 Sep 2020 249,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise offside front tyre worn inner and outer tread

Pass 24 Sep 2019 137,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 122,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,379 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 98,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,055 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,712 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,412 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,409 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade torn

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,248 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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PY08 EVV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PY08 EVV, 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 PY08 EVV registered?

PY08 EVV is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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