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DK56 DXP

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,715 mi
Last recorded54,715 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 DXP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,715 miles

engine has an oil leak

exhaust has melted fuel tank

offside front tyre is wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Jan 2026 54,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

engine has an oil leak

exhaust has melted fuel tank

offside front tyre is wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2025

engine has an oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2025

Front Seat belt anchorage loose middle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

engine has an oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2024
Fail 19 Jan 2024

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,057 miles

nearside front tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2022 31,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Offside rear inner arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 31,594 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Offside rear inner arch corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 29,728 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 29,728 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Rear brake compensator slightly stiff (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Rear brake compensator slightly stiff (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 19,554 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 19,554 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,067 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 16,229 miles

all 4 tyres outer walls perished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 15,565 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre perished.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,565 miles

n/s/f tyre perished.

n/s/r tyre perished.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 14,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perished outer side walls and starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2013 14,524 miles

all 4 tyres perished outer side walls and starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,187 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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DK56 DXP is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DK56 DXP, 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 DK56 DXP registered?

DK56 DXP is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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