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AY56 JNV

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,945 mi
Last recorded131,945 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 JNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 131,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 122,658 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 122,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 122,363 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 111,161 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 111,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 99,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,544 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

rear chassis/crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 87,152 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stator ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 87,109 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged stator ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 82,607 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear chassis/crossmember corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,778 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring drive shaft (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer wishbone ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,372 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,811 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,805 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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AY56 JNV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AY56 JNV, 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 AY56 JNV registered?

AY56 JNV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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