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DU59 CVR

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,057 mi
Last recorded190,057 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 190,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 190,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 185,434 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 185,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 180,258 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 180,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,640 miles

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

Offside cv gaiter weeping grease

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,640 miles

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

Offside cv gaiter weeping grease

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 169,519 miles

Coolant leak possible coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 169,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure all brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak possible coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV gaiter weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,745 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Sep 2018 159,742 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))

1 rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Sep 2017 149,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 149,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,430 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 140,430 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 132,747 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 132,747 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 125,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,739 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2012 90,222 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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DU59 CVR is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU59 CVR, 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 DU59 CVR registered?

DU59 CVR is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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