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LN09 VHY

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

182,621 mi
Last recorded182,621 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 VHY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 182,621 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 182,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wire broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 171,441 miles

Front windows not opening

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp cluster damaged covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged class cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake application noisy/clicking when applied in reverse

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 171,395 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windows not opening

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp cluster damaged covered with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged class cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake application noisy/clicking when applied in reverse

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,310 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure nuts missing from clamp bolts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,746 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 93,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,366 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

wipers streak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,440 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 58,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,537 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 43,537 miles

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

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 VHY is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VHY, 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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LN09 VHY is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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