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SV09 EAP

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,147 mi
Last recorded184,147 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 EAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 184,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid end of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid end of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 184,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid end of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid end of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 180,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid end of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid end of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 176,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 152,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 152,287 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,110 miles

Nearside Front door damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 9 Jan 2018 126,110 miles

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

Nearside Front door damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front discs and pads pitted/worn

Fail 14 Sep 2016 116,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front pads worn and discs slightly pitted

hand brake cables corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 1 May 2015 64,987 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,240 miles

slight courseness in offside front drive line.

Pass 1 Apr 2013 72,203 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 44,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,490 miles

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

all 4 brake discs slightly worn

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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SV09 EAP is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV09 EAP, 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 SV09 EAP registered?

SV09 EAP is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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