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BS06 SMS

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,732 mi
Last recorded179,732 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS06 SMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 179,717 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 170,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 165,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 165,268 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 148,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 139,609 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover is insecure.

Offside Play in inner steering joint.

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Windscreen has damage.

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

Fail 10 May 2016 139,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover is insecure.

Offside Play in inner steering joint.

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Windscreen has damage.

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

Pass 9 May 2015 125,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust tail pipes slightly corroded

o/s wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 112,795 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 112,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and worn out of shape

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

Pass 2 May 2013 100,213 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 100,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,979 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 82,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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BS06 SMS is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BS06 SMS, 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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BS06 SMS is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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