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AV56 NHJ

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 NHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box - tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box - tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 165,979 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills - repairs have been made in places - unable to see method of repair as covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 165,979 miles

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

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills - repairs have been made in places - unable to see method of repair as covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE INSECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,632 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 149,668 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 142,461 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 142,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 136,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,377 miles

oil leak

play in steering rack

tested wet

Fail 30 Nov 2015 134,377 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack

tested wet

Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,062 miles

exhaust heavily corroded.

radiator in poor condition.

stone chip in screen.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,784 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,601 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 85,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,669 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,728 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 70,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AV56 NHJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV56 NHJ, 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 AV56 NHJ registered?

AV56 NHJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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