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SL59 VCV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,134 mi
Last recorded87,134 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,134 miles

Slight fluid leak at steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2021 133,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,364 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 126,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect size pin in hub. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door trim slightly insecure.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 73,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door trim slightly insecure.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,318 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,977 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 95,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,185 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,395 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 VCV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL59 VCV, 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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SL59 VCV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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