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OV56 OBB

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,082 mi
Last recorded152,082 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 152,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle front eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 152,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear out of balance offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle front eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Lamp on !!!! (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle front eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,662 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 122,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 115,147 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 115,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015
Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,862 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 100,681 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 75,132 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 62,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,071 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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OV56 OBB is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV56 OBB, 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 OV56 OBB registered?

OV56 OBB is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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