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BX06 BVU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

347,821 mi
Last recorded347,821 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 347,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 347,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 315,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019

Nearside Floor insecure passenger step tread. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected bolts missing out of drive shaft mounting. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 282,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 282,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 247,969 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 210,720 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 210,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure top of engine (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure nearside power steering pipe (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 210,549 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 210,545 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 175,183 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 175,141 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 156,160 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 156,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 138,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside screen washer weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,020 miles

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearside screen washer weak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 120,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,402 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Fail 28 Jun 2011 102,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,290 miles

n/s o/s brake disc won

Fail 13 Jul 2010 84,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,464 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 19,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 165 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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BX06 BVU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BX06 BVU, 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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BX06 BVU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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