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YF08 ESO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,911 mi
Last recorded191,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 191,911 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 191,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and strut top mounting hardware (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever insecure (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 188,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 188,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 184,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system and mountings deteriortated

Fail 7 Apr 2018 98,903 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system and mountings deteriortated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,536 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,536 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,729 miles

NSR Tyre slightly worn uneven

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,729 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR Tyre slightly worn uneven

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,524 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,130 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 45,852 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,848 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 ESO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF08 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

YF08 ESO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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