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NU09 VBY

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,625 mi
Last recorded81,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,625 miles

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

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

exhaust heavilycorroded

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrossion

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,503 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 77,497 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front x member hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 71,382 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres split in tread areas 2156515 conti

Fail 16 May 2023 71,381 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyres split in tread areas 2156515 conti

Pass 16 May 2022 67,598 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 102,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 102,825 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear exh hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2020 96,236 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 96,236 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 exh hangers corroded at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2019 89,424 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 89,424 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,851 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 81,851 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 75,449 miles

Oil leak at sump ()

Fail 26 May 2017 75,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyrewall cracking

Oil leak at sump ()

Pass 25 May 2016 68,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 56,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 25,357 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 25,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 16,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,099 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 11,099 miles

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

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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NU09 VBY is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NU09 VBY, 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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NU09 VBY is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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