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LB56 BYX

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 BYX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 100,207 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated @nearside front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion throughout various points underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,419 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,404 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure Broken/split in centre, likely to come adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Not tested due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached See previous comments. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pan porous/corroded, leaking and dripping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Nov 2019 97,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 97,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear mounting bolts, 1 of three sheared, head of bolt missing. (5.3.3 (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 Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear mounting bolts, 1 of three, sheared/cut, head of bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 95,517 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 91,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,467 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 85,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,475 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,936 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,253 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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LB56 BYX 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 63.2%.

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 LB56 BYX, 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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LB56 BYX is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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