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HJ09 LWK

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,861 mi
Last recorded131,861 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,861 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to the exhaust; needs fixing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 131,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on to the exhaust; needs fixing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front brake imbalance o/s front lower reading

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 130,300 miles

Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front front brake imbalance o/s front lower reading

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,503 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Fuel pipe chafing loose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on to front exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,503 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Fuel pipe chafing loose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on to front exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,684 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe chafing fuel pipes loose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack out side Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 125,684 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Lower Fuel pipe chafing fuel pipes loose (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack out side Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,757 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 123,751 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,164 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 186,493 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 186,493 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,296 miles

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

park brake travel high

Fail 25 Apr 2018 115,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 26 Apr 2017 178,541 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 178,541 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment park brake travel high..no reserve travel. (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

wiper blades poor.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 159,762 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,037 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 80,037 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 66,823 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,125 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers window fault

oil low

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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HJ09 LWK is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 HJ09 LWK, 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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HJ09 LWK is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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