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BD09 LZM

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,375 mi
Last recorded173,375 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LZM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 173,375 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 173,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 173,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 170,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/r15/104t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 167,418 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 167,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,950 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 162,942 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,500 miles

Both door mirrors cracked

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 154,279 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 248,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 147,549 miles

Both door mirrors cracked

Exhaust cat / turbo heat shield insecure

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

Nearside anti-roll bar "D" bush worn

Pass 7 Aug 2018 143,015 miles

Both door mirrors cracked.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 143,015 miles

Both door mirrors cracked.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,589 miles

Both door mirrors cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar "D" bush worn

Fail 25 Jul 2017 138,552 miles

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

Both door mirrors cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,313 miles

Both door mirrors cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2016 134,313 miles

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

Both door mirrors cracked

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,166 miles

High level brake lamp inoperative.

Both door mirrors cracked.

Offside number plate lamp dim in operation.

Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 130,139 miles

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

Both door mirrors cracked.

High level brake lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside number plate light dim in operation

Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,053 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,053 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

varoius body panals damaged.

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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BD09 LZM is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BD09 LZM, 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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BD09 LZM is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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