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FL56 VBJ

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not securely latch (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side and near side trailing arm bushes (axle mountings) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 112,301 miles

rear brakes very noisy when applied recommend rear brake service

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken pod and all reflector inside smashed (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

rear brakes very noisy when applied recommend rear brake service

Pass 9 Nov 2019 103,387 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,073 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,053 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,237 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer treads

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 52,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,293 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,325 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,141 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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FL56 VBJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL56 VBJ, 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 FL56 VBJ registered?

FL56 VBJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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