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FY59 DHP

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,448 mi
Last recorded206,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 DHP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 206,448 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear 2XREAR BRAKE CALIPERS WET

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Jul 2018 206,448 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear 2XREAR BRAKE CALIPERS WET

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Mar 2018 204,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face scored (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak MAJOR OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE ()

SERVICE / SPANNER LIGHT ON

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Brake Discs Developing Corrosion On Inner Faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 191,205 miles

Offside Front perished tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/0s (3.5.1i)

both rear loading doors inoperative

Fail 23 Feb 2017 191,198 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe corroded and mounting deteriorated (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding both ns/os (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both ns/os (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both ns/os (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns/0s (3.5.1i)

both rear loading doors inoperative

Pass 16 Nov 2015 184,409 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 183,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 149,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 144,606 miles

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

O/S LOWER SCREEN CRACK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 144,606 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OIL LEAKS

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

O/S LOWER SCREEN CRACK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,615 miles

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUTS OUTTER WALL

O/S LOWER PART OF SCEEN CRACK NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF DRIVER

Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S/F TYRE SMALL CUTS OUTTER WALL

O/S LOWER PART OF SCEEN CRACK NOT IN DIRECT VIEW OF DRIVER

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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FY59 DHP is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY59 DHP, 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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FY59 DHP is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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