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YR09 ZZU

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,651 mi
Last recorded188,651 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ZZU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 188,651 miles

Both front headlamps slightly insicure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level stop lamp out + damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Travel in handbrake

Fail 5 Mar 2021 188,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure X3 (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both front headlamps slightly insicure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

High level stop lamp out + damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Travel in handbrake

Pass 9 Mar 2020 181,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust fouling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 181,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust fouling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 164,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 164,233 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 153,719 miles

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

offside front tyre outer tread pattern worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,799 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and off side rear tyres perrishing

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 129,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 129,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,572 miles

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

offisde rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,572 miles

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

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

offisde rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,330 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 ZZU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YR09 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

YR09 ZZU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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