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DE09 UPM

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 UPM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 159,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 159,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 153,694 miles

eml light on

Fail 28 Oct 2024 153,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Oct 2023 150,419 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Os & Ns ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 147,750 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,748 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,109 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Requirements were met but it was noticed that effort much lower than offside rear that has just had a new caliper. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs corroded

front brake pad wire broken

front brake pads thin

Fail 2 Nov 2021 144,109 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Requirements were met but it was noticed that effort much lower than offside rear that has just had a new caliper. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pad wire broken

front brake pads thin

Fail 29 Oct 2021 144,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake pad wire broken

front brake pads thin

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 134,597 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,665 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Fail 21 Sep 2019 129,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,923 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 116,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,900 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,338 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,152 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UPM is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DE09 UPM, 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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DE09 UPM is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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