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VK09 TLZ

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

305,421 mi
Last recorded305,421 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 TLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 305,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 305,415 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 268,578 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 268,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 235,081 miles

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Fail 20 Jul 2021 235,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant Level Below Minimum

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 234,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working Both nearside and offside fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front heavy smell of diesel, unable to detect a leak

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

oily residue on engine

Pass 22 Jan 2020 211,239 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 211,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,341 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,362 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 77,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 55,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,052 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,052 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,290 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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VK09 TLZ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VK09 TLZ, 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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VK09 TLZ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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