2015 Citroen Dispatch 2.0L Diesel · GY15 YFN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 13 May 2025 at 107,881 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. The 2025 failure highlighted critical safety issues, including poor parking brake efficiency and inadequate braking effort, suggesting that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced by an MOT tester rather than performing routine preventative preventative inspections between annual tests. The recorded mileage of 107,881 miles over 11 years represents an average usage of approximately 9,800 miles per annum, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between May 2023 and 2024, and another 10,000 miles between May 2024 and May 2025. This consistency suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, but the mileage has subjected it to standard wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the drivetrain and braking system. The record shows recurring split CV boots on both sides in 2024 and 2025, which indicates a failure to monitor minor perished tears that lead to expensive drive joint replacements if left ignored. The 2025 failure regarding the parking brake efficiency and inadequate braking effort necessitates a check of the handbrake cables, drums, or rear discs to ensure the system is not seized or worn beyond a simple adjustment point. Additionally, the repeated presence of non-obligatory item failures such as damaged mirrors and blown bulbs suggests a general lack of attention to minor vehicle upkeep.