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SV09 FWX

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

232,108 mi
Last recorded232,108 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 232,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 229,616 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Strong smell from under bonnet (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust heat shield around turbo insecure

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 202,809 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 202,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust heat shield insecure

high level stop inop

Pass 25 Sep 2015 163,033 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 162,432 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,642 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,149 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 16,149 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 FWX is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

SV09 FWX is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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