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PL09 AUY

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,604 mi
Last recorded172,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 AUY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 172,604 miles

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

Nearside sill cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside sill cover damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front top strut mount light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 172,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside sill cover damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front top strut mount light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 165,434 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills damaged slightly

Undertray not fully secure Heatshield at CAT/TURBO (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and both front strut top mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 165,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills damaged slightly

Undertray not fully secure Heatshield at CAT/TURBO (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and both front strut top mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,789 miles

Sills slightly damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 159,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre and rear but system still supported adequately (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Sills slightly damaged

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 147,517 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 147,517 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 147,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 237,209 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 237,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 143,450 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 143,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached droplink (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,420 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,027 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 109,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,977 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,174 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 65,173 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger / bracket insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,424 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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PL09 AUY is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PL09 AUY, 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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PL09 AUY is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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