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NJ59 MLE

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,629 mi
Last recorded78,629 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 76,911 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,262 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 71,261 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,290 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,290 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 60,497 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

NS mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 50,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded away (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,815 miles

Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 43,812 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre Exhaust Hanger Corroded And Broken But System Still Supported

Clutch Noisey When Operated

Engine Cover And Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,215 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front wipers slightly smearing

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheel studs

Fail 2 Oct 2013 25,980 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheel studs

Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s front wiper slightly smearing

advise rear seats missing at time of test

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

advise unable to fully check rear seat belts

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 MLE is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MLE, 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 NJ59 MLE registered?

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

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