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LY09 BHV

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2025 146,389 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 140,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 171,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 145,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,952 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,613 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,488 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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LY09 BHV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY09 BHV, 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 LY09 BHV registered?

LY09 BHV is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LY09 BHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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