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YK56 XDA

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,441 mi
Last recorded159,441 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 XDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 159,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure both top mountings are broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES IN ENGINE BAY , (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES NEAR ABS UNIT AND ACROSS SUB FRAME . (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower BOTH REAR LOWER QUARTERS ARE CORRODED AND HOLED , JUST OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA .

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 157,572 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 152,431 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear quarter o/s and n/s front inner wing top o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 152,431 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear quarter o/s and n/s front inner wing top o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,560 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 132,560 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s indecator /hazard tell tail inop

some corosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe in clip

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s indecator /hazard tell tail inop

some corosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe in clip

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,106 miles

oil leak to engine

Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,106 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak to engine

Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,572 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 40,930 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PAS slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,499 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,498 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,650 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight imbalance front brakes

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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YK56 XDA is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Grey 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 YK56 XDA, 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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YK56 XDA is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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