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AY56 YXH

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,333 mi
Last recorded108,333 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YXH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% out , osr lowest (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,031 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,146 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

offside front head light beam patten deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,273 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,503 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,215 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 58,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,525 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YXH is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY56 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

AY56 YXH is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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