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GJ56 SHZ

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,164 mi
Last recorded165,164 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 165,164 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.72m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020

Front Upper suspension top mount bracket corroded (offside and nearside)

Fail 30 Oct 2020

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.72 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper suspension top mount bracket corroded (offside and nearside)

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019

Chip in centre screen

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

Steering rack pipe damp, not currently leaking (runs along top OSF subframe)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS outer sills corroded (difficult to assess condition as paintwork is very thick and unbroken) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (two holes) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low NS and OS too low (will not adjust any lower) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR panel areas heavily corroded and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Chip in centre screen

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

Steering rack pipe damp, not currently leaking (runs along top OSF subframe)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS outer sills corroded (difficult to assess condition as paintwork is very thick and unbroken) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 151,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 151,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 147,609 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 147,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016
Fail 4 Jun 2016

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,295 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 124,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 124,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 114,431 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,502 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,992 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slighty pitted

n/s/f tyre slighty perished

o/s/r tyre slighty perished

Fail 23 Sep 2009 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen damage in zone"B" is contained within a 40 mm circle

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,094 miles

windscreen damage in zone"B" is contained within a 40 mm circle

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 SHZ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 GJ56 SHZ, 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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GJ56 SHZ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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