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BX56 BHJ

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,780 mi
Last recorded150,780 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 150,780 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking beams (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking beams (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 150,124 miles

Front subframe corroded in various places

Pass 25 Nov 2021 149,721 miles

Clutch fluid pipe corroded

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under vehicle (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported under vehicle steel brake pipe joint corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 149,328 miles

Clutch pipe looks very corroded ?

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded down inside of sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 149,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pipe looks very corroded ?

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded down inside of sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe insecure nearside of cradle

Pass 11 Dec 2019 142,155 miles

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

Slight play in offside inner rack end.

Fail 10 Dec 2019 142,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Slight play in offside inner rack end.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake 19 %

Fail 17 Dec 2018 125,532 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake 19 %

Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,319 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative Connected to broken tie bar. (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Tie bar/rod fractured Near side to offside rear (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,241 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,519 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,490 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,115 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,115 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,497 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 43,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,018 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,748 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 19,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BHJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BHJ, 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 BHJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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