2021 Citroen Dispatch 1000 EN-Prise Bhdi SS 1.5L Diesel · LD21 ECG

The most recent MOT, conducted on 9 April 2026 at 53,496 miles, passed but flagged a significant advisory that demands immediate attention. The Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft constant velocity boot was recorded as severely deteriorated, a defect that allows grease to escape and road debris to enter the joint. Left unrepaired, this will quickly lead to joint failure, vibration, and potentially catastrophic loss of drive. The maintenance trend over the last two years is clearly worsening, moving from a completely clean bill of health in August 2025 to multiple advisories and now a critical drivetrain defect in 2026. This trajectory suggests routine inspection and preventative work has been neglected recently. The vehicle has covered 53,496 miles over approximately five years, averaging 10,699 miles annually. This is a typical mileage pattern for a light commercial van of this age and does not raise concerns regarding excessive use or suspiciously low recorded mileage. The MOT record shows consistent testing at roughly annual intervals, with the mileage climbing steadily from 30,600 miles in August 2024 to 42,336 miles in August 2025, and then to 53,496 miles by April 2026. The gap between the August 2025 and April 2026 tests accounts for 11,160 miles in just under eight months, indicating heavier recent use, which may explain the accelerated wear now appearing on the vehicle. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front drivetrain, specifically the nearside CV joint and boot, as the current advisory is likely to become a failure if not already addressed. The 2024 test at 30,600 miles revealed widespread brake wear, with all four brake pads worn close to the 1.5mm limit and all four discs scored or pitted. Given the additional 22,896 miles covered since that test, the condition of the braking system requires careful verification, including disc thickness measurements and pad remaining life. The same test also flagged both front tyres wearing unevenly and a cut to the offside front tyre, suggesting possible tracking issues or suspension wear that may have worsened. Front suspension components, including track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and drop links, should be inspected for play, particularly given the uneven tyre wear pattern noted at the earlier mileage.