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L222 OFT

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 OFT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 88,384 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 88,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,031 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 87,026 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear and NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 85,143 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 85,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 83,072 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 80,210 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front shocks corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2022 80,210 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front clips broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front shocks corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2021 76,885 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 76,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 73,308 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 69,725 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 69,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 65,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak engine area

Fail 29 May 2018 65,607 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,461 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 61,430 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/15C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre showing perishing and cracking

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

Pass 30 May 2016 35,222 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 56,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,465 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 32,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 29,699 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 14 May 2014 29,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2013 27,010 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Fail 20 May 2013 27,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 May 2012 24,306 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 May 2012 24,306 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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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L222 OFT is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 L222 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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L222 OFT is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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