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SV57 FYJ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,543 mi
Last recorded160,543 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 160,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 150,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 132,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 121,350 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,812 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,525 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 19,950 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,962 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,696 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 36,415 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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SV57 FYJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SV57 FYJ, 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 SV57 FYJ registered?

SV57 FYJ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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