2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 EN-Prise Bhdi SS 1.5L Diesel · LC20 LCL

A pattern of recurring advisory items, rather than outright failures, defines the MOT history of this 2020 Citroen Dispatch. Across all four recorded tests since 2023 the vehicle has passed, yet every single examination has generated at least one advisory, and several defects have appeared on multiple occasions. The most recent test on 27 June 2026 recorded cracking or perishing on the nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear tyres, together with a non-excessive oil leak and an emissions reading noted as too clean to evaluate properly. The 2025 test was the most heavily flagged, with thin front brake pads, worn front brake discs, thin rear inner pads, a heavy but non-excessive front-of-engine oil leak, and worn rear anti-roll bar bushes. Earlier tests captured further brake pad wear in 2024 and front disc lipping plus rear tyre perishing in 2023. The recurring nature of brake, tyre, and underbody component wear suggests an ongoing maintenance cycle rather than a one-off rectification. Mileage stands at 116,464 miles on a six-year-old commercial vehicle, equating to roughly 19,400 miles per year on average. This is a high accumulation rate and consistent with sustained commercial or fleet operation, where the vehicle is likely to have covered long distances, carried loads, and spent significant time on motorway or urban delivery cycles. Mechanically, this level of annual usage accelerates wear on braking components, suspension bushes, tyres, engine seals, and drivetrain mounts. The MOT record reflects this, with brake pads and discs flagged in two of the four tests and suspension bushes appearing in 2025. The mileage progression between tests appears steady, with no obvious gaps or stand-still periods recorded, meaning components have been worked consistently rather than being affected by lay-up corrosion. Given the high annual mileage and the recurring brake advisories, a prospective buyer should carry out a careful road test and physical inspection focused on the components the DVSA has repeatedly highlighted. For the braking system, expect to budget for replacement of the front brake pads and discs, and inspect the rear inner pads which were noted as thinning in 2025; on the road, listen for any grinding or squeal under light braking, feel for judder through the pedal suggesting disc runout, and check that the vehicle does not pull to one side under firm braking which could indicate a binding caliper. The rear anti-roll bar bushes flagged in 2025 should be examined on a ramp or over a pit for play, and on the road the vehicle should be driven over uneven surfaces to listen for clonking or rattling from the rear suspension which would confirm further deterioration of these bushes or related linkages. The oil leak advisories from both 2025 and 2026, described as heavy but non-excessive at the front of the engine, warrant particular attention. The engine bay and underside should be inspected for fresh oil residue on the sump, timing cover, or front crankshaft seal area, and the oil level should be checked for any drop between service intervals. For the tyres, the three cracking advisories in the 2026 test suggest that all four tyres may be ageing regardless of tread depth, and a close visual check of the sidewalls for perishing should be carried out even if tread appears adequate. Finally, the emissions advisory regarding a too-clean reading in 2026 may indicate a possible exhaust gas recirculation or diesel particulate filter issue such as over-cooling of the exhaust, and any dashboard warning lights, particularly the EGR or DPF indicator, should be verified as absent during a live ignition cycle before purchase.