2019 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · EL61 DEC
2019 Citroen Dispatch (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2019. Recorded mileage 91,369 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DISPATCH
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL61 DEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 91,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL61 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Citroen Dispatch (EL61 DEC) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EL61 DEC Mileage History
- 23/05/202250,300 mi
- 17/05/202363,705 mi+13,405 mi
- 10/05/2024117,708 mi+54,003 mi
- 22/04/202591,369 mi-26,339 mi
- 23/04/202591,369 mi
Average of roughly 14,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Dispatch (K0)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AdBlue System (Tank/Pump) FailureSerious
All BlueHDi Dispatches use AdBlue (SCR) aftertreatment, and the system is a known weak point: the pump is built into the tank with its electronics exposed to AdBlue vapour, so fluid ingress corrodes the PCB and pressure drops (P20E8), while the injector can block with urea crystals after short, cold urban runs (P20EE). Either fault triggers dashboard warnings and, if ignored, a no-start countdown that prevents restart. DVSA recall R/2025/346 covers SCR and on-board diagnostics performance on affected Dispatches, and whole tank-and-pump replacement is a common out-of-warranty repair. An intermittent warning that self-clears before becoming permanent is the classic early pattern.
- 1.5 BlueHDi Cam Chain FailureSerious
The 1.5 BlueHDi uses a small 7mm chain between its two camshafts, separate from the main timing belt, and early examples built from late 2017 can suffer premature chain and tensioner wear. The first sign is typically a metallic rattle from the top of the engine lasting several seconds after a cold start; left unchecked, chain breakage causes catastrophic engine damage. Stellantis has acknowledged the issue with a UK recall and extended warranty (10 years or 150,000 miles) covering Dispatch vans, including dealer noise checks, software updates and chain-related repairs. Faults typically appear from about 50,000 miles, so always confirm the recall work has been completed before buying.
- Front Suspension Wishbone and Lower Control Arm CorrosionModerate
The Dispatch is a working van, so its front suspension takes a constant hammering from payloads, potholes and salted UK roads. DVSA recalls R/2019/027 and R/2019/145 cover front wishbone lower ball joints that can slacken under load, R/2025/311 covers lower control-arm bushings whose bolts can corrode and snap, and an earlier recall addressed loose front shock-absorber bolts. Worn wishbones and bushes cause clunks over speed cushions, uneven tyre wear, vague steering and MOT failures, while seized or snapping bolts make repairs more expensive. Wear typically shows from 60,000 miles upwards on high-mileage working vans.
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