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EO56 DKV

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 161,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 161,066 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 158,400 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 158,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 151,489 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 144,437 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 134,921 miles

Engine sump has sustained damage

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 134,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine sump has sustained damage

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,556 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 119,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 112,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,975 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,682 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,600 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,442 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,273 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010
Fail 24 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,405 miles

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

O/s inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,405 miles

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

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

O/s inner steering rack arm has slight play

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

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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EO56 DKV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EO56 DKV, 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 EO56 DKV registered?

EO56 DKV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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