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YR09 VGC

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

255,471 mi
Last recorded255,471 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 255,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

adjust handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2018 252,112 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 252,073 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 238,666 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 238,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 383,902 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 383,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure and fouling tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Balljoint pin loose in hub (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 231,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 215,898 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 215,878 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 201,846 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 181,853 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 181,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 162,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 162,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 146,958 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 130,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 130,367 miles

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 97,616 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 97,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 81,403 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 65,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 261 miles

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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YR09 VGC is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR09 VGC, 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 YR09 VGC registered?

YR09 VGC is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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