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SA08 YLZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

126,514 mi
Last recorded126,514 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 126,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 123,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 121,710 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 121,708 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,778 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 119,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 116,692 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,160 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded at strut mounting

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded at top strut mounting

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Rear floor corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 102,066 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,057 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,057 miles

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 97,405 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,401 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2014 91,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 91,087 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 41,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,921 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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SA08 YLZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 SA08 YLZ, 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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SA08 YLZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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