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2006 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,872 mi
Last recorded152,872 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 URL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 152,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,900 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corosion

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 16 Nov 2020 146,657 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,321 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 136,321 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 109,812 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,379 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 84,379 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,646 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 50,447 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,988 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,567 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 28,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 22,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,658 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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NJ06 URL is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ06 URL, 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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NJ06 URL is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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