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BT09 OVU

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,598 mi
Last recorded44,598 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,598 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 34,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,282 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 30,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 1st row (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,944 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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BT09 OVU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT09 OVU, 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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What year was BT09 OVU registered?

BT09 OVU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 August 2009.

Is BT09 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 OVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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