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BU09 ZTO

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Orange Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

247,323 mi
Last recorded247,323 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZTO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 247,323 miles

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

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 240,796 miles

Nearside Rear body damage

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

sills soft

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2023 240,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

sills soft

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 143,631 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 139,197 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 139,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 134,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 134,836 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 190,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 177,187 miles

has quite severe oil leak at bottom of engine

Fail 29 Mar 2018 177,186 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken on centre rear box (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

has quite severe oil leak at bottom of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2017 167,150 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 167,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 163,540 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 163,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,030 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 97,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front wiper starting to smear across windscreen

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,686 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BU09 ZTO is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BU09 ZTO, 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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BU09 ZTO is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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