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DE56 AFK

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,135 mi
Last recorded133,135 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 AFK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,135 miles

Front Subframe undersealed

Rear Subframe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,658 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,645 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 128,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,679 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 124,683 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 108,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,990 miles

Both front upper strut top mountings corroded

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front and rear outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,353 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,633 miles

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,583 miles

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

o/s front top strut bearing harsh

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,063 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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DE56 AFK is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE56 AFK, 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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What year was DE56 AFK registered?

DE56 AFK is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DE56 AFK safe to buy?

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