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SM09 ZYV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

273,973 mi
Last recorded273,973 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 ZYV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 273,973 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 273,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side step insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2017 248,190 miles

Engine has a leak of oil

Underside of body has various Surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2016 221,985 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 221,968 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 194,775 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 194,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,522 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 169,515 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 223,798 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight damage to nearside fixed step

Pass 17 Sep 2013 223,798 miles

slight damage to nearside fixed step

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,045 miles

Side Steps Fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,527 miles

fixed steps fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,834 miles

fixed steps fitted

slight play on nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fixed steps fitted

slight play on nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 36,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper torn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 2,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 1,710 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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SM09 ZYV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM09 ZYV, 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 SM09 ZYV registered?

SM09 ZYV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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