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VK59 UPS

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,617 mi
Last recorded136,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 UPS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 132,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 129,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 120,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 113,538 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 109,423 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,423 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 106,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,115 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

TYRE CONDITION; tread worn low > nearside front.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,689 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,296 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,668 miles

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.OIL LEAKS.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 92,668 miles

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

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

R INDICATORS DISCOLOURED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.OIL LEAKS.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,138 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK/LEAKS.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 87,138 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK/LEAKS.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,502 miles

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER BENT

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,502 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER BENT

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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VK59 UPS is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK59 UPS, 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 VK59 UPS registered?

VK59 UPS is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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