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YL55 DFV

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,729 mi
Last recorded145,729 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 133,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 122,850 miles

Battery light illuminated

Both front and O/S/R tyres on limit

Exhaust system corroded and rear mounting broken

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 122,846 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Battery light illuminated

Both front tyres tread on limit

Exhaust system corroded

O/S/R tyre tread on limit

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Apr 2017 114,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,787 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,047 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 96,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,211 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 86,206 miles

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)

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)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 82,200 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 82,200 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 77,976 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2012 77,976 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 73,557 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 23 May 2011 73,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,211 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,236 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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YL55 DFV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YL55 DFV, 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 YL55 DFV registered?

YL55 DFV is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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