CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO57 JYH

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,236 mi
Last recorded216,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 216,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,436 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 187,918 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 187,918 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 176,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 176,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 165,587 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 165,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 157,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 144,300 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 144,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,268 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,532 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 119,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,293 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,852 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,442 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,442 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 25,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 15,553 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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO57 JYH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO57 JYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO57 JYH?

You can check the full history of SO57 JYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO57 JYH registered?

SO57 JYH is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SO57 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 JYH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO57 JYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO57 JYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.