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YS57 XAY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XAY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,163 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,993 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,145 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 122,345 miles

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 12 Aug 2017 122,345 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 62,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 51,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,769 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 41,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,878 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake discs worn but not weakened

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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YS57 XAY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YS57 XAY, 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 YS57 XAY registered?

YS57 XAY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is YS57 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 XAY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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