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YJ08 VZT

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 74,509 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 70,232 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 70,222 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,881 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,844 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,383 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 55,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

h/brake

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,237 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,237 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,222 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,862 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 58,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,055 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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YJ08 VZT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ08 VZT, 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 YJ08 VZT registered?

YJ08 VZT is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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