2017 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · CF17 WYS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a period of significant structural and mechanical neglect. While the most recent test in October 2024 at 73,992 miles passed, it followed a critical failure just 13 days prior. The trend shows an improving state following major repairs to the chassis, though the presence of persistent oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber indicates that suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. At 73,992 miles over nine years, the Citroen Dispatch averages approximately 8,200 miles per year. This is consistent with typical light usage for a commercial vehicle of this age. However, there is a notable gap in the records between December 2021 and January 2023, where the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles without a recorded inspection. The rapid appearance of structural damage in September 2024 after of relative stability suggests that corrosion or impact damage may have gone unnoticed until it reached a failure threshold. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear sill area to ensure the repairs following the September 2024 failure were structurally sound. The previous structural integrity failure was classified as excessive damage significantly reducing strength, which requires verification of quality welding or panel replacement work. Additionally, the nearside rear shock absorber should be monitored for increased leakage, as the light misting noted in 2024 was not replaced despite the offside counterpart failing previously. The offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover should also be checked for signs of tearing, as this was a previously flagged point of deterioration.