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FE56 LHL

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 LHL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 130,024 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 130,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 123,337 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 123,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,346 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,280 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,418 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 94,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,417 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,417 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,286 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,960 miles

Front brakes are slightly out of balance

Pass 4 Jan 2014 55,051 miles

Brake pedal provision (rubber slightly worn)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

n/s/r tyre outer side-wall kerb damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sill-wall kerb damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,079 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odometer reading illumination inop

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,110 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,098 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,562 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 20,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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FE56 LHL is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE56 LHL, 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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FE56 LHL is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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