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MA56 VRX

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,522 mi
Last recorded167,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2025 167,522 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 135,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,223 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 103,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 99,866 miles

Offside Front TYRE IS WORN ON ITS INNER EDGE

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 94,083 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 88,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,229 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,869 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,866 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the drivers and passenger seats have deteriated (sponge coming out) but are both still serviceable

the steering rack has play in it and is slightly noisey

Pass 16 Sep 2009 18,794 miles

Advise both front brake discs scored.

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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MA56 VRX 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 87.5%.

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 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 MA56 VRX, 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 MA56 VRX registered?

MA56 VRX is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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