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BP06 VNU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2023

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body 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 Inner Integral body 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2022

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF AND OSF STRUT TOP BEARING/BUSH HAE SLIGHT MOVEMENT BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME, MOUNTINGS AREAS AND FRONT/REAR PANEL AREAS CORRODED, WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HAS TEMP REPAIRS TO CENTRAL EXHAUST SYSTEM (6.1.2 (a))

NSF AND OSF STRUT TOP BEARING/BUSH HAE SLIGHT MOVEMENT BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault RESET HISTORIC FAULT CODES AND CLEAR AT TIME OF TEST. (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS SILLS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUBFRAME, MOUNTINGS AREAS AND FRONT/REAR PANEL AREAS CORRODED, WOULD BENEFIT FROM TREATMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER DECAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor gear has tooth missing (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,870 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,861 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s headlight pattern deteriated

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,990 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,590 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn and badly cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2016 79,590 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn and badly cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,325 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,325 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,589 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,589 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 49,139 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

oil level on minimum

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,085 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 43,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 42,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,805 miles

Offside front tyre minor edge wear.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 24,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,925 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

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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BP06 VNU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP06 VNU, 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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BP06 VNU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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