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FY06 GCO

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GCO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2020 93,834 miles

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

Central stop light in opp

Lower engine stabilizer rubber in poor condition

Nearside wing mirror case insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2020 93,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Central stop light in opp

Lower engine stabilizer rubber in poor condition

Nearside wing mirror case insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,506 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 87,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,743 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 76,515 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,699 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 71,674 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tail lights slightly cracked

nearside front door mirror cover loose

oil leak on engine

spare tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,696 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tail lights slightly cracked

nearside front door mirror cover loose

oil leak on engine

spare tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,447 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear light cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak on engine

tyre size 195 70 14 H

Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust middle mount rubber broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear light cracked

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak on engine

tyre size 195 70 14 H

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,906 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 25,906 miles

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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FY06 GCO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY06 GCO, 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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FY06 GCO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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