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YF56 YEX

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,714 mi
Last recorded108,714 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 YEX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,714 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle but not excessive

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 108,714 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle but not excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front bumper corner taped up

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,972 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

brake pad light on ( not all the time )

Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,401 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from rear hose to tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

brake pad light on ( not all the time )

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,751 miles

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,751 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,121 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 58,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,223 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,223 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 55,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 43,890 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,643 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 28,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,109 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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YF56 YEX 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 56.5%.

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 YF56 YEX, 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 YF56 YEX registered?

YF56 YEX is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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