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AO09 EJV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

312,559 mi
Last recorded312,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EJV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 312,559 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 312,557 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 11 Aug 2017 184,707 miles

N/S mirror glass cracked

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 184,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S mirror glass cracked

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 287,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 287,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2015 156,957 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 156,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 125,208 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 125,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,818 miles

Low oil level plus oil leak

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

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Several deep cuts to offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 27 Mar 2013 97,818 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Low oil level plus oil leak

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

Rear bumper damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Several deep cuts to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,376 miles

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

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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AO09 EJV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,476 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 AO09 EJV, 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 17 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 EJV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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