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NJ59 MKZ

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

535,165 mi
Last recorded535,165 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 535,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 534,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (marked yellow) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (marked yellow) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 526,164 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 526,020 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 501,859 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2020 501,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake calliper hand brake leaver stuck half on

engine oil on min level

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2019 482,476 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 482,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 467,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar vlink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 467,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play anti roll bar vlink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2019 455,042 miles

fuel tank strap insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2019 455,029 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2019 441,044 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 424,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 408,699 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 397,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 396,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 350,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 301,409 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 301,352 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 164,427 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 163,909 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

disc pad warning light wires broken nearside front

offside reversing light inop

Pass 11 Dec 2014 149,696 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 149,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 121,542 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,562 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 91,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,516 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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NJ59 MKZ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NJ59 MKZ, 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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NJ59 MKZ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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