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YS57 YSY

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

300,339 mi
Last recorded300,339 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 YSY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 300,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 300,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 272,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 272,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 236,891 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 236,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 133,500 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 123,335 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 123,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 98,042 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 98,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 83,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,686 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 70,686 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,647 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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YS57 YSY 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 62.5%.

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 YSY, 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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YS57 YSY is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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