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YP56 PLU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 PLU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017
Fail 16 Dec 2017

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,903 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and split

offside outer cv boot starting to split

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Fail 2 Nov 2016 144,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and split

offside outer cv boot starting to split

slight play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 4 Nov 2015 137,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 130,893 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 130,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 114,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,027 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,511 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,211 miles

nsr tyre cracks and chunks of rubber missing on outer wall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,796 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 50,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YP56 PLU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP56 PLU, 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 YP56 PLU registered?

YP56 PLU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is YP56 PLU safe to buy?

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