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YR08 DAU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,990 mi
Last recorded213,990 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 213,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 198,467 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 190,782 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 187,607 miles

215/70/15 X 4

Fail 9 Nov 2020 187,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

215/70/15 X 4

Pass 29 Nov 2019 182,053 miles

TB & SERV?..215/70/15 X 2 REARS & 215/65/15 X 2 FRONTS,,OIL LEAK/WEEP,G/BOX LEAK,,OSF TYRE 1.6..

Fail 29 Nov 2019 182,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

TB & SERV?..215/70/15 X 2 REARS & 215/65/15 X 2 FRONTS,,OIL LEAK/WEEP,G/BOX LEAK,,OSF TYRE 1.6..

Pass 30 Oct 2018 173,554 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,,215/70/15 X 2 REARS,,,215/65/15 X 2 FRONTS,,,,,NSF TYRE OW WORN,,G/BOX OIL LEAK/DRIBBLE

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,007 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE??=215/65/15 X 2 FRONTS & 215/70/15 X 2 REARS,,,OIL LEAK !!

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,532 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,367 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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YR08 DAU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR08 DAU, 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 YR08 DAU registered?

YR08 DAU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 DAU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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