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YE08 VXG

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VXG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 121,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 121,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 115,570 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,215 miles

Front anti roll bar mount rubbers are worn with knock

Noise from injector area

Ns rear lamp unit is damaged

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

Slight play is shock masts

Steering wheel mount has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front anti roll bar mount rubbers are worn with knock

Noise from injector area

Ns rear lamp unit is damaged

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

Slight play is shock masts

Steering wheel mount has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,769 miles

At headlamps - Manual adjusters are not working correctly

Drive belt appears to be mis- aligned at bottom pulley

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

Knock from steering system

Ns rear lamp unit is damaged

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

Os rear body damage

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

Steering wheel head unit has movement

Fail 16 Mar 2021 142,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Os rear body damage

At headlamps - Manual adjusters are not working correctly

Drive belt appears to be mis- aligned at bottom pulley

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Knock from steering system

Ns rear lamp unit is damaged

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

Steering wheel head unit has movement

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,555 miles

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 137,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield is loose

Ns mirror glass is damaged

Ns rear tyre tread is cut and worn close to limit on edges

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And worn on edges close to limit ()

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

Steering wheel wobbles

Pass 9 Mar 2019 129,863 miles

Both door mirror glasses are cracked

Both rear lamp units are cracked

Ns front tyre has worn on outer edge

Ns rear tyre has worn on outer edge

Slight play in os front suspension joints

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,845 miles

Both rear lamp unit covers are cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,845 miles

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

Both rear lamp unit covers are cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,389 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,721 miles

Brake check required as front pads appear low

Ns front tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,875 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant below minimum due to water leak

engine oil leak

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,434 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 45,502 miles

diesel emmissions too clean to register

discs corroded

off side rear tyre slightly mishapen

turbo heat shield loose

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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YE08 VXG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE08 VXG, 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 YE08 VXG registered?

YE08 VXG is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YE08 VXG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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