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FJ06 SZO

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,028 mi
Last recorded182,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 SZO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 182,028 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX END MISSING

Fail 8 Jan 2025 181,970 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOX END MISSING

Pass 3 Jan 2024

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

underbody sealed

Pass 3 Jan 2023 168,800 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 167,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 167,436 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength VARIOUS HOLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKET BROKEN WIRED UP RUBBER FELL OFF (6.1.2 (a))

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

ALTERNATOR BELT

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 159,927 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 159,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,300 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 152,131 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding slow to release fully (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rear bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheeil arch cover detached and fouling components,removed and placed in vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,180 miles

power steering ,drive belt slipping

Fail 23 Oct 2017 140,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone back bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

power steering ,drive belt slipping

Pass 31 Oct 2016 128,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,185 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 115,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam reduced light output (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty offside selected (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014

front discs poor / worn

oil leak

rear tyres poor / worn side walls

wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,368 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,079 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,252 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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FJ06 SZO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FJ06 SZO, 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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FJ06 SZO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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