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MJ09 EKW

2009 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 EKW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 177,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake drum backing plates corroded, both sides

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 168,228 miles

OIL LEAK

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 205,648 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 205,648 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 153,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 153,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 88,024 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 84,174 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 84,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 80,085 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 76,987 miles

Offside Rear Sill/Jacking point damaged

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 76,986 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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 inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill/Jacking point damaged

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 73,696 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 73,696 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 71,211 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 114,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 60,856 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2015 60,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 55,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,079 miles

slight free-play at steering wheel

Fail 20 May 2013 49,079 miles

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

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

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

slight free-play at steering wheel

Pass 10 May 2012 36,316 miles

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 36,316 miles

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

o/s mirror glass damaged

spare tyre deflated

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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MJ09 EKW is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MJ09 EKW, 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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MJ09 EKW is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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