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LR09 VBF

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2021 143,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise there is a strong smell of fuel in the engine bay but there is no visible signs of a leak

Fail 2 Jun 2021 143,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper and wing damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light cluster broken shows white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose insecure and fouling a suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear indicator wiring has been disconected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise the steering column uj in the engine bay is fouling a hose pipe

advise there is a strong smell of fuel in the engine bay but there is no visible signs of a leak

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,048 miles

Offside Front sill damaged

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit broken

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear light unit broken

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,109 miles

Front Brakes slightly imbalanced across an axle

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

minimal clearance between both rear suspension bump stops and axle

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,298 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to 2mm markers

Fail 7 Dec 2017 59,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting close to 2mm markers

Oil leak ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 45,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 45,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2013 25,929 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,517 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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LR09 VBF 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 68.8%.

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 LR09 VBF, 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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LR09 VBF is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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