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LX56 EZV

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,510 mi
Last recorded114,510 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 114,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 114,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,517 miles

centre exhaust silencer fouling floor

damage to o/s/f door / wing

play /movement apparent both front lower suspension arms inner bushes

rear service brake imbalance approx 28%

Fail 17 Feb 2025 110,414 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot insecure small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer fouling floor

damage to o/s/f door / wing

play /movement apparent both front lower suspension arms inner bushes

rear service brake imbalance approx 28%

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,195 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,943 miles

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 31 Jan 2023 101,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle severe front brake imbalance across front axle approx 40 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,934 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 91,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,345 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 80,345 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 69,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 69,952 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,446 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

spare tyre bulged

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,045 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 41,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,663 miles

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

nsr tyre has small cuts in tread area , and a nail , not exposing ply .

osr tyre has small cuts in tread area , not exposing ply .

Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,996 miles

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the tread pattern , not exposing ply or chords .

Fail 16 Nov 2009 20,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

nsf tyre has a cut in the tread pattern , not exposing ply or chords .

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 EZV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EZV, 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 LX56 EZV registered?

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

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