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RF57 YKN

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

219,879 mi
Last recorded219,879 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 YKN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 219,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 196,093 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 175,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 162,238 miles

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

Nearside 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 23 Jun 2022 167,496 miles

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

corrosion forming subframe and suspension components

play steering and suspension in general

wear engine stabilizer

Pass 17 Jun 2021 164,831 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 265,212 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 162,020 miles

Nearside Front warning wire broken

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

wing plastic liners damaged both front

Pass 26 Jun 2019 157,909 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 157,900 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 152,912 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,614 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 87,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 75,949 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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RF57 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF57 YKN, 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 RF57 YKN registered?

RF57 YKN is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is RF57 YKN safe to buy?

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