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YX08 RPU

2008 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Citroen Dispatch102,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 RPU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,247 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 105,247 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 99,352 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 99,352 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (Front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 144,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,018 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R15C date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R15C date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 144,018 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre below 1.6MM inner edge 215/65R15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit inner edge 215/65R15C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R15C date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65R15C date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 132,482 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 132,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,259 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal At connection with steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,515 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal At connection with steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,108 miles

Offside Front tyre has screw in

Rear both axle bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,968 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,968 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,813 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,554 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,554 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,615 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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YX08 RPU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YX08 RPU, 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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YX08 RPU is a 2008 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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