Official DVLA Record

2018 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · LF18 ABV

LF18 ABV

2018 Citroen Dispatch (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15/03/2018. Recorded mileage 85,912 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN DISPATCH
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,912 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 September 2025 at 85,912 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all legal standards. This follows a consistent period of clean passes since a single failure event in early 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have been proactive in maintaining the mechanical integrity of the Dispatch. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old van, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. There is a notable period of usage covering 20,875 miles between the July 2024 test at 65,037 miles and the September 2025 test, which reflects active commercial or personal transit use. Conversely, the short interval between March 2024 and July 2024 shows only 1,399 miles driven, suggesting the vehicle sat stationary or was used only for short trips during that specific window. Given the clean history moving recently, a buyer should focus on standard wear and tear components associated with a vehicle nearing the 90,000-mile mark. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as these often degrade on heavywork vans of this age. While the record does not flag structural corrosion, a physical check of the chassis and exhaust mounting points remains necessary practice to ensure no hidden rust has developed, as these are common areas of concern for Citroen models of this era.

LF18 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 85,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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LF18 ABV Mileage History

  1. 13/03/202357,428 mi
  2. 13/03/202357,428 mi
  3. 13/03/202463,638 mi+6,210 mi
  4. 22/07/202465,037 mi+1,399 mi
  5. 17/09/202585,912 mi+20,875 mi

Average of roughly 11,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LF18 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 2018 Citroen Dispatch (LF18 ABV) between March 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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