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YK06 SWU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,979 mi
Last recorded166,979 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 166,979 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 164,782 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2022 164,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 153,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,783 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both cils (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,563 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,720 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 134,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 134,335 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 134,335 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,496 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 130,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2013 126,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,087 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front suspension lower ball joint boots split

Fail 2 Mar 2010 79,165 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 79,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 57,996 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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YK06 SWU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK06 SWU, 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 YK06 SWU registered?

YK06 SWU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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