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DE09 SZJ

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

289,859 mi
Last recorded289,859 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 289,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 289,465 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 289,465 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 281,924 miles

Front bumper projection caused by damage

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 258,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 247,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 247,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 210,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 210,553 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 160,922 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,584 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 101,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear and front brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,087 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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DE09 SZJ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE09 SZJ, 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 DE09 SZJ registered?

DE09 SZJ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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