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LD56 VTA

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

front arch liners fitted.

front sub-frame corroded.

oil leak.

rear axle corroded.

slight play in inner rack end joints.

underbody corrosion.

windscreen has chips across screen.

Pass 8 Jan 2018

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded.

Sub-frame corroded.

Wipers slight lines.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,820 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack area (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2017 139,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack area (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 134,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 134,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014
Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 124,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,233 miles

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

offside headlamp aim on lower limits

offside wiper torn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 104,233 miles

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

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

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

offside headlamp aim on lower limits

offside wiper torn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,075 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 68,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 49,735 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LD56 VTA is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD56 VTA, 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 LD56 VTA registered?

LD56 VTA is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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