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MJ06 VUX

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,696 mi
Last recorded150,696 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 VUX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 150,638 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam dip switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel cooler insecure on underside

Pass 11 Nov 2019 136,149 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 136,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusty on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,918 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,974 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked... (1.1.A.3d)

spare wheel /tyre flat

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,974 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete broken (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken---incorrect repair tape colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

spare wheel /tyre flat

Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,855 miles

Engine oil level is close to minimum

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,855 miles

Engine oil level is close to minimum

Fail 15 Jan 2014 80,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has an accumulation of minor scratches within Zone A swept area. Scratches regarded as minor and not restricting forward vision at time of test.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,146 miles

Windscreen has an accumulation of minor scratches within Zone A swept area. Scratches regarded as minor and not restricting forward vision at time of test.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,582 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre sidewall cracking advise,

Fail 26 Jan 2013 76,582 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nsr tyre sidewall cracking advise,

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,665 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,716 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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MJ06 VUX is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MJ06 VUX, 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 MJ06 VUX registered?

MJ06 VUX is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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