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LJ61 BGU

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,776 mi
Last recorded111,776 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 111,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 111,774 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 104,642 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,259 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 98,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,152 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated lambda sensor wiring rubbing on steering column (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake warning wire cable chaffed (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger adrift. secure on supporting arm (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake high

Fail 7 Sep 2023 92,150 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated lambda sensor wiring rubbing on steering column (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake warning wire cable chaffed (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger adrift. secure on supporting arm (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake high

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 78,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,994 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,267 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer and inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,644 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner side poor condition (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing thin outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,727 miles

both front brake disc inner side very poor condition

rear // six child seats

under trays

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,424 miles

5 child seats

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

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

front inner side disc rusty / pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,006 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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LJ61 BGU is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 96,278 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 LJ61 BGU, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ61 BGU registered?

LJ61 BGU is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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