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LN09 VHX

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,610 mi
Last recorded191,610 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 191,610 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 183,320 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 183,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 178,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 171,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 171,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 157,097 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s vin sticker illegible,no plate limit found,tested to default

Fail 2 Mar 2020 157,097 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s vin sticker illegible,no plate limit found,tested to default

Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,628 miles

o/s vin sticker illegible,no plate limit found,tested to default

o/s/f bearing play

o/s/r lamp damage/starting earth fault

Fail 14 Mar 2019 141,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low level

n/s handbrake low effort,caliper arm/cable poor movement

o/s vin sticker illegible,no plate limit found,tested to default

o/s/f bearing play

o/s/r lamp damage/starting earth fault

Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,680 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 130,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 116,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,153 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 100,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,857 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,857 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,211 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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LN09 VHX is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LN09 VHX, 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 LN09 VHX registered?

LN09 VHX is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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