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DY56 VWN

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

344,357 mi
Last recorded344,357 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VWN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 344,357 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 342,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 341,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 339,385 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 339,384 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt noisy (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing lower pin loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 336,439 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 places (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front rack inner joint has play

Fail 24 Sep 2015 336,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing abs ring (3.4.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 places (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front rack inner joint has play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 328,820 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread (205/65/15C)

Both rear tyres cracking slightly on inner sidewalls

Chip in windscreen

N/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge (205/65/15C)

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/s steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 26 Sep 2013 308,230 miles

Crack in nsf windscreen

Front shockers have limited damping effect

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 308,230 miles

Crack in nsf windscreen

Front shockers have limited damping effect

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 284,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 245,760 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 245,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 204,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 151,526 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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DY56 VWN is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY56 VWN, 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 DY56 VWN registered?

DY56 VWN is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DY56 VWN safe to buy?

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