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HY56 UPG

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,941 mi
Last recorded185,941 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 UPG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 185,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 185,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 167,277 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 167,233 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure TIED TO COIL SPRING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 156,092 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 156,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 154,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 154,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

odometer display not working (mileage unknown)

Pass 3 Mar 2020 149,150 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 141,058 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,874 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 123,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,789 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 119,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 114,633 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 114,633 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010

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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HY56 UPG is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,980 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 HY56 UPG, 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 HY56 UPG registered?

HY56 UPG is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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