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YX56 ECC

2006 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen Dispatch91,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 ECC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 93,357 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019

exhaust loose

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust loose

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,679 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,925 miles

both rear front arm bushes worn

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,921 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,576 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 68,576 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 62,050 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,764 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,213 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,122 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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YX56 ECC is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX56 ECC, 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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YX56 ECC is a 2006 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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