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AD55 OBV

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,098 mi
Last recorded159,098 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 159,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer on (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to inop dipped beam (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section of (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Upper stop lamp inop

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing on (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

service light displayed

Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,670 miles

both sides front bottm balljoint covers deteriating

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2013

front pads look low?

oil leak

slight play inner rack arms

Fail 12 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads look low?

oil leak

slight play inner rack arms

Pass 7 Feb 2012

both rear trailing arm bushes have slight play/deteriating

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads look on limit time test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 86,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,510 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 52,751 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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AD55 OBV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD55 OBV, 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 20 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD55 OBV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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