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FP09 MVV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

241,162 mi
Last recorded241,162 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 MVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 241,162 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 236,031 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 236,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 226,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 226,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 215,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 215,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 201,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 201,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 136,491 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 136,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

water leak from front of engine

Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 121,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 100,803 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 100,803 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,636 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 84,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,719 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 73,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,353 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal has long travel but has sufficient reserve travel, may need adjustment or repair

water ingress to rear lamp clusters

wiper rubbers splitting on ends but clearing screen sufficiently

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal has long travel but has sufficient reserve travel, may need adjustment or repair

water ingress to rear lamp clusters

wiper rubbers splitting on ends but clearing screen sufficiently

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,607 miles

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

Oil leak

ehaust heat shield loose on cat/ dpf

Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

ehaust heat shield loose on cat/ dpf

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,580 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 16,610 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 14,065 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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FP09 MVV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FP09 MVV, 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 FP09 MVV registered?

FP09 MVV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is FP09 MVV safe to buy?

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