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CE09 SCX

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,066 mi
Last recorded199,066 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 SCX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 199,066 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad wire broken.

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot seeping grease.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe, corroded around coil spring retainers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot seeping grease.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe, Around coil spring retainers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 199,066 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad wire broken.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot seeping grease.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe, corroded around coil spring retainers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV boot seeping grease.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/subframe, Around coil spring retainers. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 118,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,001 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid low and pump groaning

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 112,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low requires replacent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low require replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre tyre wall has nail u/s ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre splitting requires replacement

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brakes require adjustment / repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged requires replacement (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and squelling (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

turbo intercooler is leaking oil and is perforated

Fail 22 Jan 2020 105,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low require replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre tyre wall has nail u/s ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre splitting requires replacement

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brakes require adjustment / repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged requires replacement (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and squelling (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

turbo intercooler is leaking oil and is perforated

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 98,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 96,330 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear light lens

Oil leak ()

intercooler insecure and hitting alternator

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 May 2018 96,330 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear light lens

Oil leak ()

intercooler insecure and hitting alternator

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2017 90,785 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,892 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,727 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit

wipers slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,946 miles

front brakes wearing thin

passanger mirror has temp type glass fitted

slight play to both front anti roll bar links

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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CE09 SCX is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE09 SCX, 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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CE09 SCX is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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