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YG08 WUB

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,382 mi
Last recorded185,382 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WUB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 185,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 185,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 181,855 miles

Oil leak Oil leak under vehicle ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 181,855 miles

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

Oil leak Oil leak under vehicle ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 96,221 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 96,221 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,831 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake warning wire broken away

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 127,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,112 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,104 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,771 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,901 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,901 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged.

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 WUB is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

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