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BX09 OFT

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

343,055 mi
Last recorded343,055 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 OFT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 343,055 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 342,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

airbag light on at time of test but unable to tell if defective or specify a side

Pass 19 Jan 2018 262,633 miles

Both rear number plate bulbs dull

N/S/F outer cv boot pin holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R brake has slight bind

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 254,205 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)

eml on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 254,202 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pinholed (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear faded (1.4.A.2f)

eml on

Pass 15 Oct 2016 369,269 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 396,268 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

eml on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 212,961 miles

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

e.m.l on

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 30 Mar 2016 212,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

e.m.l on

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2015 188,814 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Apr 2015 188,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

E.M.L.on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f brake slight bind

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2014 157,235 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 157,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 129,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 129,042 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 93,389 miles

all brake discs lipped

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Fail 8 May 2012 93,373 miles

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

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

all brake discs lipped

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 20 May 2011 65,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,688 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 603 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 603 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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BX09 OFT is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BX09 OFT, 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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BX09 OFT is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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