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DCZ 3845

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,823 mi
Last recorded102,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 3845
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 156,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front suubframe and associated arms\ rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 156,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside reverse in operative

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and arms \rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot has grease residue around clip

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 92,492 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))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c.v. boot has grease residue around clip

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,606 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 12 Feb 2020 88,596 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,001 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Feb 2019 84,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,457 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,457 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre brake light inop

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,716 miles

centre brake lamp inop

centre exhaust bracket snapped bit system still supported

Fail 25 Jan 2016 74,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

centre brake lamp inop

centre exhaust bracket snapped bit system still supported

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,910 miles

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

centre brake light inop

slight play in n/s/f inner steering knuckle

Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,418 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light inop

slight play in n/s/f inner steering knuckle

Pass 15 Feb 2014 60,239 miles

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

slight play in n/s/f inner steering knuckle

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,903 miles

front discs worn slightly

n/s/r tyre wall cracking slightly

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm in middle of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,212 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm in middle of tread

very slight cracking on rear tyre walls

Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5mm in middle of tread

very slight cracking on rear tyre walls

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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DCZ 3845 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 DCZ 3845, 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 DCZ 3845 registered?

DCZ 3845 is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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