2006 Citroën Dispatch · 4,141 MOT tests
2006 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2006 Citroën Dispatchs fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Dispatch years (4,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 51.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 129,061
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,141
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20.7% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.8%
- Suspension24.7%
- Body, chassis and structure20.7%
- Brakes15.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Tyres7.8%
- Seat belts and airbags6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.91%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 6.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.33%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.65%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.66%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (25.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.39%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.07%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.67%)
Other years
Every Citroën Dispatch year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2006 Citroën Dispatchs fail 51.5% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Dispatch years (4,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.91% of tests), position lamp not working (6.95% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Citroën Dispatch shows 129,061 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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