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ML56 FVO

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,218 mi
Last recorded142,218 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 142,218 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,592 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 136,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 131,969 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 131,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 118,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides of runner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,150 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,135 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,694 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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ML56 FVO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ML56 FVO, 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 ML56 FVO registered?

ML56 FVO is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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