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BN56 XWR

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,346 mi
Last recorded193,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 XWR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 193,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 193,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

nearside front top leg mounting is noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2020 190,063 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 190,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to rear pipe . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Power steering component insecure power steering pipe. (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to drum. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 187,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 184,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 181,142 miles

injector seal is leaking gases slightly pass and advise

Fail 22 Feb 2017 181,142 miles

Additional braking device wiring in poor condition both front brake pad wear sensor wiring is broken (3.6.I.5)

Fuel system component leaking wet around filter houseing (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

injector seal is leaking gases slightly pass and advise

Pass 6 Feb 2016 167,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 167,870 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 143,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 143,788 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,917 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,683 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,683 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,159 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 97,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,838 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 60,456 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,456 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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BN56 XWR is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN56 XWR, 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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BN56 XWR is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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