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R4 ORV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,227 mi
Last recorded39,227 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 ORV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 39,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 37,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,366 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,699 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 6.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 5.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside upper outer marker not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 6.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 6.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside upper outer marker not working

The spare tyre sidewalls are completely perished

Fail 9 Mar 2021 33,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 6.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 5.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 6.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx 6.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer marker not working

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,382 miles

Nearside Rear Upper outer marker light not working

Offside Rear Upper outer marker light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2020 32,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper outer marker light not working

Offside Rear Upper outer marker light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,529 miles

Offside Rear Upper outer marker light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2019 29,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper outer marker light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,032 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 19,231 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 19,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 15,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Mar 2015 15,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2014 13,703 miles

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 8,901 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split

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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R4 ORV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R4 ORV, 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 R4 ORV registered?

R4 ORV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is R4 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 ORV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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