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BX56 AUT

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

438,872 mi
Last recorded438,872 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 AUT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 438,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 438,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Side mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 407,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 376,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 376,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 346,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 346,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 322,577 miles

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

underneath of vehicle coated with sealant on suspension body and brakes preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2021 322,458 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel tank to engine (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision rear facing buckle (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underneath of vehicle coated with sealant on suspension body and brakes preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2020 306,154 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 305,968 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both o/s/r and n/s/r floors corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

3x smoking stickers needed 70mm in size (taxi fail)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 290,732 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 290,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 268,752 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 268,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with side lights on but with lights off put side lights and dash lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested head light as no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 258,350 miles

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

o/s and n/s front wipers split

Fail 26 Sep 2017 258,350 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front wipers split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 246,825 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 246,344 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn inner and boot (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front shockers not working TAXI TEST

Pass 18 Sep 2015 203,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 167,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 225,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 225,315 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 185,398 miles

parking brake only 1 click

signs of fron tyres rubbing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 185,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

parking brake only 1 click

signs of fron tyres rubbing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 145,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 104,294 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 133,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 88,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 34,140 miles

wipers smear slightly

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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BX56 AUT is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX56 AUT, 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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BX56 AUT is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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