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LB09 FZU

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,206 mi
Last recorded127,206 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 FZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,206 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also the union into the ferrule is corroded but not weakened (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also the union into the ferrule is corroded but not weakened (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 127,206 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also the union into the ferrule is corroded but not weakened (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake Disc Back Plate corroded and jammed in to the brake calliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Also the union into the ferrule is corroded but not weakened (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 203,942 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam badly corrroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc. Coated, restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 120,306 miles

Underside and components / brake pipes,etc.waxoyled. restricting full inspection of all components and/or repairs.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,416 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,064 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear floor

Fail 22 Oct 2020 111,064 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear floor

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,754 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,750 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected above the sub frame o/s/r rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,759 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Feathering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe support nut modified. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,212 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 62,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 53,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,849 miles

Corrosion forming on rear brake discs.

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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LB09 FZU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB09 FZU, 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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LB09 FZU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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