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FP56 CVS

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

103,343 mi
Last recorded103,343 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 CVS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,343 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,343 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,286 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 91,285 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,100 miles

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

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

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

both rear beam axle mount bushes worn /perished

clutch pedal rubber missing/brake pedal smooth

oil leaks

side movement in hand brake leaver /worn

Fail 16 Jan 2020 79,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear beam axle mount bushes worn /perished

clutch pedal rubber missing/brake pedal smooth

oil leaks

side movement in hand brake leaver /worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers missing

n/s/f c v boot perished

oil leak

rear lower mount split

Fail 21 Jan 2019

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

clutch and brake pedal rubbers missing

n/s/f c v boot perished

oil leak

rear lower mount split

Pass 22 Jan 2018

aux belt poor condition needs attention

boost pipe split

brake and clutch rubber missing

n/s/r tyre smooth edges

oil leak

rear exhaust slight blow and exhaust poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2018

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux belt poor condition needs attention

boost pipe split

brake and clutch rubber missing

n/s/r tyre smooth edges

oil leak

rear exhaust slight blow and exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2017

brake fluid level warning light not working

o/s/f lower swivel play as squeaks when turned

Fail 25 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level warning light not working

o/s/f lower swivel play as squeaks when turned

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,726 miles

Light oil leak

n/s/r sidelight 1 of 2 not working

Fail 30 Dec 2015 52,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light illuminates

Light oil leak

n/s/r sidelight 1 of 2 not working

o/s/f outer cv boot minor split

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,003 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre on 2 mm and worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 37,880 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre down to 2mm

offside front tyre down to 3mmand worn on outer edge advise tracking check

rear brakes squealing

Fail 23 Dec 2013 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre down to 2mm

offside front tyre down to 3mmand worn on outer edge advise tracking check

rear brakes squealing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,144 miles

n/s/r light unit damaged

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2012 30,143 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r light unit damaged

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,624 miles

Grease around o/s/f cv boot - no split found

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 22,564 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Grease around o/s/f cv boot - no split found

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre well perished

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,135 miles

Oil level on minimum

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight misting of grease around o/s/f cv boot - no split found

Wet test

n/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s/f tyre a bit low

Fail 11 Nov 2010 17,057 miles

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

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

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

Front discs have a wear lip

Oil level on minimum

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight misting of grease around o/s/f cv boot - no split found

Wet test

n/s/f tyre a bit low

o/s/f tyre a bit low

Pass 10 Nov 2009 11,592 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

Slight gearbox oil leak

Wipers poor

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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FP56 CVS is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 FP56 CVS, 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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FP56 CVS is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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