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YL57 FZO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 104,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,456 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 93,456 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,205 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,205 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,525 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Part of mounting broken/damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 67,525 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Part of mounting broken/damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 53,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,106 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting drfective

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 29,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 24,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,662 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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YL57 FZO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YL57 FZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 FZO registered?

YL57 FZO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is YL57 FZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FZO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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