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MV56 ULR

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,388 mi
Last recorded178,388 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 ULR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 178,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 165,916 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 155,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 146,602 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,961 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing low from edges

Fail 17 Mar 2015 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing low from edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 136,089 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 136,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,449 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 120,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,612 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,610 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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MV56 ULR is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV56 ULR, 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 MV56 ULR registered?

MV56 ULR is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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