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YP08 MDO

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,536 mi
Last recorded199,536 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MDO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 199,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge/close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad wear warning wire broken

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn outer edge/close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 19 Oct 2022 175,014 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside & offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount detached

rear under body area's corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2022 175,014 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly / securing clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue engine area's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface nearside & offside (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount detached

rear under body area's corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2021 170,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 169,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 165,545 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 165,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,997 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 98,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wiper blades showing wear

Fail 2 Mar 2017 93,529 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wiper blades showing wear

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,215 miles

o/s/f shocker rusting

Fail 10 Feb 2016 79,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f shocker rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2014 65,821 miles

Drivers wiper showing wear.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Front brake pads getting low.

Oil misting around steering rack.

Slight play in offside front droplink.

Fail 1 Nov 2014 65,821 miles

Drivers wiper showing wear.

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil misting around steering rack.

Slight play in offside front droplink.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,007 miles

power steering fluid level slightly low.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,007 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)

power steering fluid level slightly low.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,938 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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YP08 MDO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YP08 MDO, 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 YP08 MDO registered?

YP08 MDO is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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