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YL57 KUA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KUA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,859 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PADS WARNING WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 77,329 miles

Nearside brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 77,329 miles

Nearside brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,864 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 76,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 76,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 75,142 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Fail 15 Jan 2021 75,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,454 miles

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2020 74,454 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board number 3 injector leaking fumes into engine bay/cab (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Plastic covers restrict inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,943 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,171 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,296 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,540 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,302 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,588 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked not seriously affecting the rear view at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,303 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 KUA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YL57 KUA, 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 YL57 KUA registered?

YL57 KUA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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