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BJ59 AYL

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,525 mi
Last recorded150,525 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,525 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 150,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 150,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking power steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

crack in n/s of windscreen not in drivers view

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 21 Sep 2021 148,056 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 135,999 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 135,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,564 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,946 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 89,495 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Bad oil leak at steering rack turret. (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Fluid level in power steering reservoir below minimum.{due to leaking rack} (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on side wall & worn on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lens (1.3.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine warning light on

fuel tank damp but not leaking at time of test

oil leak at engine

Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on side wall & worn on edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lens (1.3.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

engine warning light on

fuel tank damp but not leaking at time of test

oil leak at engine

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,583 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

drivers side wiper blade loose

Fail 25 Nov 2014 68,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

drivers side wiper blade loose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,446 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 60,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,911 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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BJ59 AYL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ59 AYL, 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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BJ59 AYL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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