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AO56 XBK

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,786 mi
Last recorded218,786 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XBK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 218,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 218,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rearbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 201,066 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 201,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 188,012 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 188,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 169,858 miles

Nearside drive shaft gaitor cracking

Offside Rear coil spring upper rubber adrift

Fail 12 Jan 2016 169,858 miles

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

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

Nearside drive shaft gaitor cracking

Offside Rear coil spring upper rubber adrift

Pass 8 Jan 2015 151,739 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,364 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,359 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,200 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 56,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,811 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 37,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,271 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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AO56 XBK 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 64.7%.

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 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 AO56 XBK, 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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What year was AO56 XBK registered?

AO56 XBK is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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