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DU55 EPE

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,836 mi
Last recorded156,836 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EPE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 156,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 156,833 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 152,617 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 152,617 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front power steering pipe corroded

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 141,100 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 141,100 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,096 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes around mounting clips corroded along vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2016 132,096 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes around mounting clips corroded along vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2015 124,088 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 124,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 116,033 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 109,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,388 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,529 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,219 miles

inner plastic shield split and broken catching tyre on right hand lock

nearside front tyre close to legal limits

off side front headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (refitted correctly)

off side front tyre close to legal limits

Fail 2 Jan 2009 49,219 miles

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

inner plastic shield split and broken catching tyre on right hand lock

nearside front tyre close to legal limits

off side front headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (refitted correctly)

off side front tyre close to legal limits

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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DU55 EPE is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DU55 EPE, 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 DU55 EPE registered?

DU55 EPE is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is DU55 EPE safe to buy?

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