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LV56 EXL

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,035 mi
Last recorded146,035 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 146,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 124,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,145 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper - not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front sills have minor surface rust

Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,145 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear bumper - not prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front sills have minor surface rust

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,568 miles

spare wheel perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2018 102,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

spare tyre cords exposed

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,957 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,865 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 82,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,615 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2014 63,680 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,580 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tail box rusted through

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,632 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 29,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside front brake caliper binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,431 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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LV56 EXL is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LV56 EXL, 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 LV56 EXL registered?

LV56 EXL is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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