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BT56 BDF

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BDF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 116,169 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018

Offside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2017
Pass 11 Oct 2016

Offside Rear tyre punctured

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2016

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,476 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,687 miles

Boh rear tyres pershing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,687 miles

Boh rear tyres pershing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,633 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 37,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,320 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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BT56 BDF is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT56 BDF, 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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BT56 BDF is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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