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BG56 DXE

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,937 mi
Last recorded167,937 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 DXE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 167,937 miles

Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating Both (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating Both (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 165,559 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fuel filler pipe perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 162,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 159,640 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 159,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding (6.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 157,175 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 157,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 147,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 127,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 77,369 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG56 DXE is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG56 DXE, 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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BG56 DXE is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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