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YR06 DTU

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,696 mi
Last recorded142,696 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 142,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 142,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. 205 - 65 - 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 135,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 135,185 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 130,355 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak at front sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023
Fail 9 Aug 2023 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 121,864 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 121,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 114,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Swivel bearing/strut top mounting seized or worn but not excessively. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 114,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Swivel bearing/strut top mounting seized or worn but not excessively. (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corroded and holed behind rear bumper at offside

nearside outer sill holed

Fail 22 Mar 2019 101,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corroded and holed behind rear bumper at offside

nearside outer sill holed

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,387 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

nearside front ABS ring cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,387 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear axle bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

nearside front ABS ring cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wiper blades worn

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front wiper blades worn

nearside front ABS ring cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,652 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,472 miles

front brake discs pitted

nearside track rod end has slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs pitting

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,221 miles

front brake discs pitting

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,226 miles

some pitting on front brake discs,rear tyres have some cracking on.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 59,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,481 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,393 miles

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

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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YR06 DTU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YR06 DTU, 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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YR06 DTU is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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