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BX56 AWH

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

326,851 mi
Last recorded326,851 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 326,851 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 315,821 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 314,946 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 304,270 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 304,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 279,763 miles

driver advised on body work

Fail 25 Sep 2015 279,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength both front chassic as hole cut in (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil but fail TAXI TEST (2.7.3)

driver advised on body work

needs more no no smoking signs fitted TAXI TEST

wheel trims do not match TAXI TEST

Pass 25 Sep 2014 250,130 miles

advise piant work taxi test

Pass 5 Oct 2013 234,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 224,635 miles

play in offside of steering

Fail 17 Sep 2012 224,635 miles

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

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

play in offside of steering

Pass 5 Oct 2011 210,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 210,994 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 182,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres splitting

n/s and o/s steering rack worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 181,952 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres splitting

n/s and o/s steering rack worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 144,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 144,093 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s steering rack slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2008 101,284 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 101,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 51,208 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 51,068 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fit new brake pads

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 AWH is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AWH, 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 AWH is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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