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YP08 XYU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

182,742 mi
Last recorded182,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 182,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 182,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 177,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 177,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 173,001 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 245,428 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 245,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 149,773 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front UNDERSHIELD LOOSE

Rear BOTH BUMP STOPS WORN

Fail 8 Dec 2018 149,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high X2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front UNDERSHIELD LOOSE

Rear BOTH BUMP STOPS WORN

Pass 7 Dec 2017 145,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 225,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 224,666 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,475 miles

slight weep from steering pinion

Fail 29 May 2015 128,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 157,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Sep 2011 150,829 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 150,808 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 XYU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

YP08 XYU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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