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SJ09 UMH

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,645 mi
Last recorded192,645 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 UMH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 192,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 180,717 miles

body has slight corrosion to inner and outer sill panels

Fail 8 Nov 2024 180,717 miles

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

body has slight corrosion to inner and outer sill panels

Pass 22 Nov 2023 171,878 miles

Front Corrosion around suspension towers

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

Nearside Outer Corrosion hole to sill cover

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 166,601 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 155,911 miles

Exhaust heat sheild around dpf/cat loose

General corrosion around rear chassis and suspension

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotten but not within 30cm off suspension or seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slight seepage

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotten but not within 30cm off suspension or seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 155,908 miles

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

Exhaust heat sheild around dpf/cat loose

General corrosion around rear chassis and suspension

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotten but not within 30cm off suspension or seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slight seepage

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotten but not within 30cm off suspension or seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,616 miles

steering rack is leaking oil

Fail 5 Nov 2020 143,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering rack is leaking oil

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,346 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,397 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 120,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,573 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 65,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 58,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,463 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 41,460 miles

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 15,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,080 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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SJ09 UMH is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ09 UMH, 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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SJ09 UMH is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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