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SO57 JYE

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

253,629 mi
Last recorded253,629 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 JYE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 253,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Pass 4 May 2023 252,507 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

at steering rack

Fail 4 May 2023 252,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

at steering rack

Pass 4 May 2022 248,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 248,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside age related (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 238,795 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 238,794 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 227,586 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 227,586 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,008 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 189,479 miles

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged

Oil leak engine area ()

drivers seat base damaged

o/s/f door & wing damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2017 189,477 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose insecure fuel hose insecure & fouling body & suspension (7.2.1)

Offside Rear light unit lens damaged

Oil leak engine area ()

drivers seat base damaged

o/s/f door & wing damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,639 miles

centre exhaust clamp modified

front bumper damaged

oil leak (front)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 149,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre exhaust clamp modified

front bumper damaged

oil leak (front)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,279 miles

centre exhaust bracket modified

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2016 117,278 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake pipes & fuel pipes at fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust bracket modified

front bumper damaged

oil cap missing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,234 miles

windscreen chipped but looks to have been repaired

Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate lamps covered in mud. cleaned up

Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,835 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,061 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 30,648 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,593 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 22,536 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SO57 JYE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SO57 JYE, 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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SO57 JYE is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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