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LX56 UFE

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 UFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 93,817 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 93,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,453 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,825 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,419 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 72,419 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 71,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,390 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation in head lamp

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leak, sump area

Fail 20 Dec 2018 70,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leak, sump area

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,884 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 69,884 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly hard to rotate

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,321 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2017 86,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,416 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides n/s perrishing (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror damaged

oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2016 68,416 miles

Front front brake binding both slightly (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides n/s perrishing (4.1.E.1)

offside mirror damaged

oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,351 miles

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,351 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,931 miles

o/s mirror cracked/ cover insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,945 miles

offside mirror back insecure

rear exh box corroded

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 31 Jan 2013 62,942 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside mirror back insecure

rear exh box corroded

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 2 Feb 2012 58,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 58,585 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,537 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 47,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,721 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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LX56 UFE is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

LX56 UFE is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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