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SL59 MFV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

269,942 mi
Last recorded269,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 MFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 269,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 263,326 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 263,259 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step corroded exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper mechanism appears seized (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 252,470 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 247,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

age related corrosion underneath body/chassis

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 247,374 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 241,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 241,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 234,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear osr tyre screw in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2019 234,325 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear osr tyre screw in tread

Pass 6 Feb 2019 227,918 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 227,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 219,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 216,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 208,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 203,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 197,521 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 197,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 191,266 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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SL59 MFV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL59 MFV, 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 SL59 MFV registered?

SL59 MFV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is SL59 MFV safe to buy?

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