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YP08 MFA

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 133,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 207,254 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 207,254 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 204,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 202,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 199,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

damage to ns door and trim

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

ns door damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,095 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

ns door damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,975 miles

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

emissions too clean to register ion smoke meter vehicle will not rev past 2500 rpm

Fail 21 Mar 2017 119,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions too clean to register ion smoke meter vehicle will not rev past 2500 rpm

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to rev vehicle past 2500rpm for emmissions test

Fail 26 Mar 2015 113,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

unable to rev vehicle past 2500rpm for emmissions test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 109,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 109,362 miles

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,299 miles

advanced to borderline free play/movement in offside front lower suspension ball joint, recommend attention.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jun 2013 100,299 miles

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

advanced to borderline free play/movement in offside front lower suspension ball joint, recommend attention.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,618 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 MFA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP08 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

YP08 MFA is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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