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BX09 UBJ

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

274,439 mi
Last recorded274,439 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 UBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 274,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 266,718 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 266,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 403,106 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 403,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 371,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 371,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 330,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 330,107 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 290,391 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 290,391 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 139,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 139,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 218,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 218,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 185,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 178,733 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 125,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 125,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fumes getting inside of vehicle.

N/S/F window does not operate from passenger switch

Pass 5 Aug 2011 80,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 80,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,018 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 45,017 miles

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

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

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

spare wheel not 2mm across 4 solihull taxi test

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 UBJ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UBJ, 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 UBJ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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