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AJ56 YLT

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,646 mi
Last recorded187,646 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 YLT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 187,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 187,630 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 20yrs old

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 179,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 175,599 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,530 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 163,916 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe into union becoming corroded behind sub frame

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake pipe into flexible brake hose corroded

both rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing in tread

multiple brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,115 miles

Central Rear brake pipe into load valve becoming corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe into union becoming corroded behind sub frame

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2020 145,822 miles

Front steering rack column universal joint boot split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Feb 2019 136,790 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 136,790 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Feb 2017 117,639 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 106,881 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 106,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,737 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,131 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,580 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,477 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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AJ56 YLT is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ56 YLT, 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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AJ56 YLT is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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