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DY06 PAO

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,493 mi
Last recorded181,493 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 PAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 181,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Lens damage

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 177,558 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear light lense is brocken

Fail 28 Sep 2023 177,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear light lense is brocken

Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,690 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 162,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 151,167 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on side wall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,236 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 142,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 142,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 130,702 miles

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

Pad warning light on

Fail 29 May 2014 130,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pad warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,455 miles

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

slight oil residue around oil filter area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 93,615 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,530 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 84,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre walls deteriorated

radiator deteriorated

registration lamps dim

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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DY06 PAO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY06 PAO, 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 DY06 PAO registered?

DY06 PAO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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