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LY06 XFM

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

152,830 mi
Last recorded152,830 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 XFM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 152,830 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2024

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,313 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 137,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,519 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 134,513 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm/axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal rubber pad missing

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 119,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 101,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,989 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 78,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 72,021 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,929 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,880 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 52,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 52,169 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 46,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,846 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 38,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,754 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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LY06 XFM is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LY06 XFM, 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 LY06 XFM registered?

LY06 XFM is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is LY06 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 XFM shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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