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HJ09 LWU

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,162 mi
Last recorded135,162 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 135,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,845 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 29 Apr 2019 131,909 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 131,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 124,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 124,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 112,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,342 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly.

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

Nearside Rear Loading door lower catch missing , but door still secure on other catches.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 60,342 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing slightly.

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

Nearside Rear Loading door lower catch missing , but door still secure on other catches.

Stop lamp not working Center (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,979 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 52,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,739 miles

offside rear tyre is showing signs of perishing

offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise cat convertor heatshields insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 35,139 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise cat convertor heatshields insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 LWU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ09 LWU, 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 HJ09 LWU registered?

HJ09 LWU is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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