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LX56 EZD

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 EZD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,278 miles

No rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear All rear seats removed at time of the test

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,384 miles

Rear All rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,258 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Removed at time of test ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 94,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking Disesl fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Removed at time of test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,786 miles

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear seat removed rear belt not checked (van Mode) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 87,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear seat removed rear belt not checked (van Mode) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,658 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,648 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion starting on near side and off side rear (behind bumper.)

Fail 18 Nov 2019 80,648 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion starting on near side and off side rear (behind bumper.)

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box holed and bracket broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side damaged but door still opening as should

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 78,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad eage wear 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,527 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter leaking - refitted (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air conditioning compressor wiring repair poor and valve caps missing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,220 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 61,220 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,795 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 51,795 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,677 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LX56 EZD is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX56 EZD, 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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LX56 EZD is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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