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F8 ALR

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 ALR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 142,345 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface outer lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 135,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface outer lens (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 215,012 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 215,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 213,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 207,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 207,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 202,933 miles

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING OPERATION VERY NOISY

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

Fail 21 May 2018 202,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING OPERATION VERY NOISY

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

Pass 15 May 2017 119,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing both shoulders perished outer sidewall

no smoke detected

slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2017 119,918 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing both shoulders perished outer sidewall

no smoke detected

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,062 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,270 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,270 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 117,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,646 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 61,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F8 ALR is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc 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 F8 ALR, 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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F8 ALR is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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