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YX09 BYZ

2009 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,846 mi
Last recorded163,846 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Dispatch96,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 BYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 163,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 163,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 154,712 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 154,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 145,982 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 145,980 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 138,115 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2022 138,113 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,868 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 132,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 126,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,200 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,354 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 4 Jan 2019 114,354 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2017 113,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,188 miles

Front inner face of discs scored

Offside Front Inner brake pad wearing more than others

Fail 21 Apr 2017 109,188 miles

Central Rear Body has a projection caused by damage previously a step but no longer has the step but the outer sides are protruding out from the rear (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front inner face of discs scored

Offside Front Inner brake pad wearing more than others

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,880 miles

advise oil leak geabox

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)

advise oil leak geabox

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre stop light inop

n/s/f wheel arch liner badly damaged

rear exhaust pipe hanger broken

Fail 13 Apr 2015 90,866 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop light inop

n/s/f wheel arch liner badly damaged

rear exhaust pipe hanger broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,873 miles

CENTRE STOP INOP

N/S/F WHEELARCH LINER DAMAGED

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

TOP UP ENGINE OIL BEFORE TEST

Fail 25 Mar 2014 74,873 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CENTRE STOP INOP

N/S/F WHEELARCH LINER DAMAGED

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

TOP UP ENGINE OIL BEFORE TEST

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,751 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,029 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,029 miles

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

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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YX09 BYZ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YX09 BYZ, 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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YX09 BYZ is a 2009 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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