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YG08 WTX

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

292,419 mi
Last recorded292,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WTX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 292,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 292,417 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 288,693 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 288,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 175,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 172,742 miles

Oil leak driveshaft oil seals ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 166,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 153,486 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 153,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe mounting (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 134,489 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 108,124 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 108,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,589 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Cataylitic converter heatshields broken and loose, rattling onto oil cooler

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,339 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Cataylitic converter heatshields broken and loose, rattling onto oil cooler

Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,642 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,663 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)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YG08 WTX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG08 WTX, 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 YG08 WTX registered?

YG08 WTX is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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