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BD55 DCY

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

257,923 mi
Last recorded257,923 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 257,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 257,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm front bush insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 257,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area marked yellow ( behind shock absorber ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front crossmember ( radiator support ) corroded in places

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 254,576 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components, corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 248,173 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 248,104 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))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 243,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

bonnet corroded in places

Fail 15 Oct 2021 243,350 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

bonnet corroded in places

Pass 20 Oct 2020 239,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 2mm in places and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet corroded

front crossmember (radiator support ) corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 239,519 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 2mm in places and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet corroded

front crossmember (radiator support ) corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2019 232,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cross member corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 232,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers rear door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front cross member corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 223,929 miles

Nearside Front brake grabbing

Offside Front brake grabbing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noisy power steering pump

Fail 18 Apr 2018 223,756 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake grabbing

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake grabbing

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noisy power steering pump

Pass 19 Apr 2017 216,326 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside sill damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 216,165 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure at hub (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside sill damage

Oil leak ()

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Mar 2016 204,612 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 192,833 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bad engine oil leak

both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished

slight fluctuation both front brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2015 192,833 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bad engine oil leak

both rear tyres outer sidewalls badly cracked and perished

slight fluctuation both front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 184,026 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 175,772 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 13 Apr 2012 167,546 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 167,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 158,902 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 158,902 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 149,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 149,430 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 129,236 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 129,236 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,638 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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BD55 DCY is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 BD55 DCY, 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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BD55 DCY is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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