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BJ59 RVL

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

271,864 mi
Last recorded271,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 RVL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 271,864 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 156,823 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2024 156,574 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215,60,16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2023 144,295 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 144,294 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 133,214 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 133,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,193 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 125,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 122,306 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 26 May 2020 116,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 94,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,850 miles

centre exhaust mount fractured

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f door difficult to close

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,248 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 RVL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ59 RVL, 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 BJ59 RVL registered?

BJ59 RVL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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