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YG57 NYL

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 NYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 152,014 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 151,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 150,099 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 149,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 146,923 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 146,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 140,787 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 132,104 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure engine cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,322 miles

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

Nearside rear handbrake outer cable chaffed

Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,698 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 161,628 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 133,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,509 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 58,507 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,560 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 37,854 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,854 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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YG57 NYL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG57 NYL, 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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YG57 NYL is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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