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AK06 PYU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,464 mi
Last recorded143,464 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 PYU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 143,464 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 143,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 139,502 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 139,502 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,451 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split but not allowing the ingress of dirt.

various metal brake pipes corroded.

various minor oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2018 129,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high i believe the bulb has been fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged has a crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are perishing and have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear but rear one is deteriorating more (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots of corrosion appearing underneath vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level just above minimum

spare wheel cage retaining bolt bent but held up using rope

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jul 2017
Pass 19 May 2016
Fail 19 May 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015

rear shock damping quite poor

slight play in front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 22 Jan 2014

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,380 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,756 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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AK06 PYU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK06 PYU, 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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AK06 PYU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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