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MD55 YYB

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

553,805 mi
Last recorded553,805 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 553,805 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 551,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 549,438 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 549,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 537,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

driver has been advised on body work

Pass 17 Dec 2018 504,024 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 504,014 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 466,680 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

advised driver on body work

Pass 13 Jan 2017 434,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver advised on body work

Pass 21 Dec 2016 432,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver advised body work taxi test

Pass 27 Jan 2016 402,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 370,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 339,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 314,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TAXI TEST : NO FIRST AID KIT

TAXI TEST : NO MILAGE SHOWING ON ODOMETER

Pass 30 Oct 2012 311,633 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Oil leak

THROTTLE PEDAL PIVOT WORN

Fail 26 Oct 2012 311,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Oil leak

THROTTLE PEDAL PIVOT WORN

Pass 21 Oct 2011 272,715 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 272,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 230,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear forward facing seats, seatbelts and anchors fluffed and slightly frayed

Fail 25 Oct 2010 229,868 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear forward facing seats, seatbelts and anchors fluffed and slightly frayed

Pass 6 Nov 2009 188,476 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 188,351 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 150,465 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 105,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,299 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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MD55 YYB is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MD55 YYB, 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 MD55 YYB registered?

MD55 YYB is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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