2009 Citroën Dispatch · 5,746 MOT tests
2009 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2009 Citroën Dispatchs fail 50.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Dispatch years (5,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 50.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 130,878
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,746
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 16.2% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics29.1%
- Suspension18.2%
- Body, chassis and structure16.2%
- Brakes13.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.9%
- Tyres7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 10.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.92%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.3%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.46%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.12%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.99%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (24.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.36%) · Exhaust mounting defective (4.65%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2009 Citroën Dispatchs fail 50.2% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 20 Dispatch years (5,746 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (10.77% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (9.92% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Citroën Dispatch shows 130,878 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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