2009 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · PJ09 TLU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward age-related wear. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 91,469 miles, the tester identified play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and noted corrosion on the front sub-frame. While the vehicle passed, these advisories indicate that structural and suspension components are beginning to degrade after a period of clean records in the previous two years of testing. At a recorded 91,469 miles over 17 years, this Citroen Dispatch has covered an average of approximately 5,381 miles per year. The mileage accumulation is consistent in recent years, with only 2,919 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2025. This low usage suggests the vehicle has not faced heavy commercial strain, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on metal parts due to inactivity, which aligns with the recent discovery of sub-frame rust. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front sub-frame to determine the extent of the corrosion noted in 2025. While the tester deemed it not seriously weakened, rust on load-bearing structures progresses rapidly if left untreated. The buyer should also check the anti-roll bar linkages and other suspension bushings, as the recorded play in the ball joint requires replacement. Given the 2022 failure for worn brake discs and pads, the previous owner clearly neglected basic maintenance, so the current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure the components are not thinning again.