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BX09 UBL

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

338,072 mi
Last recorded338,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 UBL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 338,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 336,100 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 325,524 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 325,137 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working near side / off side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 313,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 300,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 287,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 277,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 258,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 235,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 235,612 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 211,711 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 211,711 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 187,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 163,947 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 163,947 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,773 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 141,773 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 95,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,506 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 63,506 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,920 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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BX09 UBL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX09 UBL, 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 BX09 UBL registered?

BX09 UBL is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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