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BJ09 DFO

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,861 mi
Last recorded90,861 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 DFO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 90,861 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad warning wire broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn not as loud as it should be

Fail 17 Nov 2025 90,860 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad warning wire broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

horn not as loud as it should be

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,697 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 85,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,611 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 81,584 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 77,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,095 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 74,088 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

foot brake slightly spongy

Fail 9 Dec 2020 69,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

foot brake slightly spongy

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,636 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

foot brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2018 59,966 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,123 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 55,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

windscreen wipers worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,778 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,527 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 27 Feb 2013 34,527 miles

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

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 3 Oct 2012 34,503 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 11 Apr 2012 55,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,177 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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BJ09 DFO is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BJ09 DFO, 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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BJ09 DFO is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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