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YP08 VUF

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,958 mi
Last recorded218,958 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 218,958 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 218,958 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 216,553 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Wipers smear slightly

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 13 May 2016 114,850 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 114,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 105,609 miles

Ijector 2 chuffing (leaking)

Fail 15 May 2015 105,609 miles

Ijector 2 chuffing (leaking)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 94,303 miles

Damage to the n/s sill and under floor.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,123 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,123 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,698 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight oil leak on the power steering pipe / union to the rack

Fail 7 Apr 2012 65,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight oil leak on the power steering pipe / union to the rack

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,454 miles

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

Slight weep from the power steering rack union.

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 VUF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

YP08 VUF is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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