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SL59 URE

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

284,558 mi
Last recorded284,558 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 URE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 284,558 miles

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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 284,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 280,852 miles

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

Nearside headlamp bulb fogging

Pass 14 Feb 2018 262,218 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision, wearing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 262,197 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 262,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 242,582 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Aug 2017 242,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Aug 2017 242,555 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 Aug 2017 242,555 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 224,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 199,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 172,568 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 172,568 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 151,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,743 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 130,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,608 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,900 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,334 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,292 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 20,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 URE is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

SL59 URE is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is SL59 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 URE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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