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PY08 KNE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

195,983 mi
Last recorded195,983 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 KNE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 195,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 190,314 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 190,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 295,803 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK TURRETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 295,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK TURRETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 282,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 175,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 169,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under body has corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2022 169,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 163,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 163,366 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,567 miles

n/s outer sill corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2020 157,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 142,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 180,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,424 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 52,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KNE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KNE, 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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PY08 KNE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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