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YG57 NYZ

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,420 mi
Last recorded156,420 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 156,420 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 237,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 237,513 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,764 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 133,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 123,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,058 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,054 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking TOP OF ENGINE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,900 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 99,897 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,338 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 92,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,698 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 81,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,405 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,391 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,551 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 46,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,218 miles

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

fuel cooler damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cooler 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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YG57 NYZ is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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