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ML59 XBK

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

216,824 mi
Last recorded216,824 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 XBK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 216,824 miles

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

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front pad sensor snapped

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 216,558 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching wheel liner on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front bumper is damaged

Nearside Front pad sensor snapped

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 205,629 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Lots of black tape applied to osf bumper area!

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine area covered in oil! No leak detected. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Squeaky rear brakes in roller brake tester.Dust in drums?

Fail 2 Aug 2021 205,629 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Lots of black tape applied to osf bumper area!

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine area covered in oil! No leak detected. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Squeaky rear brakes in roller brake tester.Dust in drums?

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Flat spot. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 196,939 miles

Offside loading door not opening from outside

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 196,938 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside loading door not opening from outside

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 190,403 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 190,387 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 181,376 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 181,376 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 281,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 281,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 278,708 miles

radiator is insecure!

Fail 22 Nov 2016 278,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing ball joint detached from linkage! (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges! (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on!

radiator is insecure!

Pass 1 Dec 2015 241,211 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 241,211 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 127,773 miles

E.M.L.on.

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,773 miles

E.M.L.on.

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 176,142 miles

E.M.L.on.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 176,142 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

E.M.L.on.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,642 miles

E.M.L.on

fuel cooler blocked [leaves]

Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,523 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

E.M.L.on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel cooler blocked [leaves]

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn,2.0mm.-2.5mm.

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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ML59 XBK is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ML59 XBK, 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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ML59 XBK is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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