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DC09 MEL

2017 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen Dispatch69,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC09 MEL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 55,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,355 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 49,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 36,588 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 30,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 23,757 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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DC09 MEL is a 2017 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 69,471 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 DC09 MEL, 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 9 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC09 MEL registered?

DC09 MEL is a 2017 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is DC09 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC09 MEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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