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SP09 UPC

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,249 mi
Last recorded169,249 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 169,249 miles

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

twin rear seats and seat belts REMOVED

Fail 31 Mar 2022 169,244 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour rear seat mounting point (10.1 (m))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres front and rear,rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,773 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 156,767 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 143,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 136,001 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 131,612 miles

eml on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,242 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,552 miles

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

o/s/f wiper torn but still clearing screen

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f wiper torn but still clearing screen

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,415 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,856 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

light scratch on windscreen

o/s/f wiper torn but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,765 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 6 Mar 2012 40,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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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SP09 UPC is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP09 UPC, 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 SP09 UPC registered?

SP09 UPC is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is SP09 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 UPC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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