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AJ06 BCU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,346 mi
Last recorded187,346 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 187,346 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes

Both inner sills show signs of corrosion

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 150,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion forming both inner sills not considered excessively

corrosion forming to both both front wheel arches

surface corrosion forming front subframe

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in areas

Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,851 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 141,851 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 131,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 131,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 124,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 117,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 113,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2015 113,003 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,945 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,503 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 101,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 96,805 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,005 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2010 78,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,579 miles

Oil leak

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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AJ06 BCU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 AJ06 BCU, 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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AJ06 BCU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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