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YF08 CGU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

218,144 mi
Last recorded218,144 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 CGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 218,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 211,302 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded,outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2024 211,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded,outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,444 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,668 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 113,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 101,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,415 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,966 miles

alternator/ air con belt not fitted too bottom pulley incorrectly.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,537 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 38,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 34,722 miles

nearside front and rear tyres are damaged on their outer sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2014 34,722 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres are damaged on their outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,989 miles

nearside front and rear tyres are damaged on their outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,453 miles

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Fail 19 Nov 2012 27,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre misshaped

Pass 17 May 2011 19,929 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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YF08 CGU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF08 CGU, 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 YF08 CGU registered?

YF08 CGU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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