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2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,395 mi
Last recorded184,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 USA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 184,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 184,394 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 177,602 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has signs of over heating

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row

air intake box / pipe work loose

Fail 6 Aug 2024 177,601 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake has slight restricted free movement / signs of over heating / advise further investigation

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row

air intake box / pipe work loose

dpf heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 1 Aug 2023 170,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose / leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage at rack / only just met requirements / advise repair (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2022 163,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal / advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack / only just met requirements / advise repair (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil close to min

Fail 3 Aug 2022 163,776 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stops working when brake pedal pressed (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stops working when brake pedal pressed (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal / advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light not working

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack / only just met requirements / advise repair (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil close to min

Pass 3 Aug 2021 157,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats have been removed.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 157,643 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats have been removed.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 152,558 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats have been removed

service /fault warning illuminated

Fail 4 Aug 2020 152,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake caliper park brake arm and or park cable jammed in a brake on position (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread damaged exposing inner construction steel cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats have been removed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

service /fault warning illuminated

Pass 16 May 2019 144,018 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack or pipes will need attention soon (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 143,978 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack or pipes will need attention soon (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 80,605 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 80,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 72,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 65,103 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 44,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,569 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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AU51 USA is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU51 USA, 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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AU51 USA is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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