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R500 TAP

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,039 mi
Last recorded58,039 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 58,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,333 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator lights discoloured. (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,559 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slighly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp no working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 55,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slighly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp no working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,162 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no acceleration detected, emissions smoke test

Pass 21 Oct 2019 76,125 miles

Blip not detected, emission smoke test

Nearside Rear tyre, outer edge wearing

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,089 miles

exhaust emissions blip not detected

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,081 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 25,635 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,037 miles

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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R500 TAP is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R500 TAP, 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 R500 TAP registered?

R500 TAP is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is R500 TAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TAP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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