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AV56 UUW

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,400 mi
Last recorded160,400 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UUW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 160,400 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 158,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,192 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 153,832 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 153,830 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 139,598 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Offside Sill is slightly soft ok on test

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Fail 11 Apr 2017 139,593 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Offside Sill is slightly soft ok on test

Surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 23 Apr 2016 123,502 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2015 116,262 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

offside wiperblade split

Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,262 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

offside wiperblade split

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,279 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,860 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear brakes noisy

rear exhaust mounting bracket loose

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 58,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 48,956 miles

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

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

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,055 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 48,055 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UUW is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV56 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

AV56 UUW is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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