2011 Citroen Dispatch 2.0L Diesel · LX61 ABU

This 2011 Citroen Dispatch shows a history of heavy usage, having covered over 300,000 miles in 15 years. The most recent MOT was conducted on 26 February 2024 at 301,503 miles, with no defects recorded. However, the vehicle has now gone over two years without its last test, meaning the current roadworthiness is unverified. While the 2024 pass suggests a clean state, the data from 2023 indicates a period of significant mechanical neglect that required extensive repairs between annual testing intervals. The mileage progression is consistently high, with over 120,000 miles recorded between August 2022 and February 2024. This high rate of travel places extreme strain on drivetrain components and suspension. In August 2023, at 298,388 miles, the vehicle failed a test due to multiple critical failures across the braking and steering systems. The tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, a split offside front drive shaft CV boot, and a front brake efficiency of less than 50 percent of the required value. The fact that the vehicle passed just two days later with only advisories for pitted rear brake discs suggests these major repairs were performed reactively rather than preventively. Recurring issues highlight a pattern of deferred maintenance regarding fluid leaks and wear. Between 2020 and 2021, the vehicle repeatedly suffered from steering rack leaks and low fluid levels, alongside persistent oil leaks from the gearbox and engine. The failure of drive shaft CV boots across multiple years indicates that rubber components are only replaced once they reach point of failure. Given the high mileage and the history of binding brakes and suspension wear, a buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the steering rack, as these areas are likely nearing the end of their service life.