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SL59 MHA

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

419,064 mi
Last recorded419,064 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 419,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 416,487 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 416,481 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 410,385 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 410,348 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 390,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 580,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 554,602 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 539,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 538,295 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 516,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 515,992 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 471,585 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 471,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 442,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 256,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 247,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 232,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 232,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 207,578 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Sep 2014 207,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 207,352 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 191,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2012 144,951 miles

n/s/rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,793 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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SL59 MHA is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

SL59 MHA is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is SL59 MHA safe to buy?

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