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GJ56 SGY

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,944 mi
Last recorded181,944 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 SGY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 181,944 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre 3/4000 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 6 Oct 2014 181,944 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre 3/4000 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 10 Oct 2013 159,388 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 159,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2012 133,797 miles

chip in zone b of screen

front discs scored and worn

front pads getting low

front wishbones rear bushes worn

offside inner rackend balljoint has slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2012 133,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

chip in zone b of screen

front discs scored and worn

front pads getting low

front wishbones rear bushes worn

offside inner rackend balljoint has slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,684 miles

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

small chips in zone b of screen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 82,816 miles

exhaust in poor condition

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre has sligth sidewall damage

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 7 Oct 2010 82,816 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

offside rackend ball joint has slight play

offside rear tyre has sligth sidewall damage

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,906 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2009 70,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both front brake discs worn

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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GJ56 SGY is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GJ56 SGY, 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 GJ56 SGY registered?

GJ56 SGY is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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