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EK59 UPM

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,043 mi
Last recorded147,043 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 UPM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 147,043 miles

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

alternator belt split

coolant reservoir dirty

Fail 30 Jan 2025 147,041 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

alternator belt split

coolant reservoir dirty

Pass 3 Jan 2024 140,406 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,768 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 136,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,330 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 130,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,435 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 13 Feb 2020 122,601 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 122,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,773 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,292 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,880 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,787 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 57,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,587 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,067 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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EK59 UPM is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK59 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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What year was EK59 UPM registered?

EK59 UPM is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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