2016 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · PY16 AEK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following the most recent test on 26 June 2025 at 56,696 miles, which resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows two instances of failure in previous years, the vehicle has successfully cleared its inspections since those points. The trend suggests that identified issues are being addressed, moving from a state of failure in 2023 and 2024 to a clean certificate in the most recent inspection. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a ten-year-old Citroen Dispatch, averaging approximately 5,670 miles per year. Between 01 July 2023 and 26 June 2025, the vehicle covered 12,649 miles. This low annual usage suggests the van has seen light commercial or private use rather than heavy-duty transit work. Such low mileage often preserves drivetrain components and suspension bushings, though it can occasionally lead to seized components or degraded fluids if the vehicle has sat idle for extended periods. The MOT history shows two failures that were rectified within the same testing window. In June 2023, the vehicle failed at 43,937 miles before passing at 44,047 miles. A similar pattern occurred in June 2024, where the vehicle failed at 49,912 miles before passing on the same day. These repeated failures followed by immediate passes indicate that the previous owners were responsive to MOT advisories or failures, likely rectifying minor consumables or mechanical faults to maintain compliance. A physical inspection should focus on verifying that the issues causing the 2023 and 2024 failures were fully resolved and not merely patched. Given the low mileage and age, I recommend checking for signs of corrosion on the chassis and exhaust system, as well as inspecting the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. You should also examine the brake discs for uneven wear or pitting and check the tyre sidewalls for cracking, which can occur when a vehicle is driven infrequently.