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YJ08 VZU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

250,108 mi
Last recorded250,108 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 VZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 250,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 241,275 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 238,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 232,893 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 232,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 229,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 229,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 226,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 224,161 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 206,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts (Vehicle has had wheelchair conversion)

Fail 5 Jan 2019 206,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts (Vehicle has had wheelchair conversion)

Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,506 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 125,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,551 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2017 111,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 105,404 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 105,404 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,916 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,916 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,927 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,136 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,136 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,857 miles

o/s/r inner wing liner smashed.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

o/s/r inner wing liner smashed.

Pass 5 May 2011 33,920 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 33,920 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VZU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJ08 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

YJ08 VZU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 VZU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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