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LB06 OTJ

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,544 mi
Last recorded139,544 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 139,544 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective bald ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,390 miles

Nearside Front ball joint just catching abs ring but no play at wheel

one reversing light not working

Fail 6 Nov 2023 132,390 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint just catching abs ring but no play at wheel

one reversing light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2022
Pass 12 Oct 2021

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2019 98,323 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 83,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,631 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 68,621 miles

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,170 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 56,308 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

slight play in o/s steering rack/steering knuckle

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,752 miles

brakefluid level low

play in steering rack/knuckle joints

Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,562 miles

o/s door mirror damaged & only just acceptable

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,956 miles

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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LB06 OTJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 LB06 OTJ, 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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LB06 OTJ is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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