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LY55 OCG

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,506 mi
Last recorded177,506 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 OCG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 177,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake making a noise when applying brake

Fail 9 Nov 2018

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake making a noise when applying brake

Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,858 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2016

Battery light on on dash

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016

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

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

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

Battery light on on dash

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 109,236 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,672 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,378 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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LY55 OCG is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY55 OCG, 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 LY55 OCG registered?

LY55 OCG is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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