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LR09 MVU

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,328 mi
Last recorded85,328 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 MVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2019 85,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2019 85,223 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,623 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,160 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 114,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 63,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 63,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,050 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,220 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,115 miles

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

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

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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LR09 MVU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR09 MVU, 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 LR09 MVU registered?

LR09 MVU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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