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BJ09 VSL

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 131,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,981 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 128,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 115,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 102,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 90,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 79,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,712 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,711 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,122 miles

Suspension warning light on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,885 miles

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

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 11 Jul 2014 55,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 55,079 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,851 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 VSL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VSL, 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 BJ09 VSL registered?

BJ09 VSL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 VSL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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