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BN61 EJL

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,385 mi
Last recorded176,385 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 176,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 173,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively leg (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively leg (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 173,622 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively leg (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Towbar component corroded, but not excessively leg (6.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 166,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 158,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 151,910 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small leak of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s front cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 140,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 140,092 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 133,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear subframes general surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components have generasl surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,012 miles

engine has slight oil leak

front and rear suspension component mounts have slight corrosion not considered to be excessive

front sub frame has corrosion

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel injector has a compression leak

Fail 19 Sep 2017 109,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel injector has a compression leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,188 miles

injector as a compression gas leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 81,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,291 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight distortion

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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BN61 EJL is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 96,278 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 BN61 EJL, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN61 EJL registered?

BN61 EJL is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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