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BV55 USZ

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,632 mi
Last recorded89,632 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 USZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,632 miles

Brake valve insecure the suspension arm to which it is attached is broken (1.1.7 (c))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Repaired with reflective tape (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced damaged and has been repaired with reflective tape., not lense repair tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod fractured tie bar from side to side (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts to outer wall, not to cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rear quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,527 miles

Both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

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

O/S/F wheel arch / wing rusty, no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,527 miles

Both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

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

O/S/F wheel arch / wing rusty, no sharp edges at time of test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,425 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,325 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front brake slight bind.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 66,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front brake slight bind.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,632 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 61,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,315 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,315 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,207 miles

Advise o/s rear outer tyre side wall cracked and guoged.

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 50,207 miles

Advise o/s rear outer tyre side wall cracked and guoged.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,395 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 44,395 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,014 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,282 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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BV55 USZ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BV55 USZ, 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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BV55 USZ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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