2003 Citroen Dispatch 2.0L Diesel · SB03 AFU

The Citroen Dispatch passed its most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that date. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes. The vehicle failed on 18 March 2026 and again on 20 March 2025, yet passed days later on 2 April 2026 and 26 March 2025 respectively, each time with no defects logged. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at first attempt rather than progressive mechanical decline. Mileage data is sparse. Only the 27 March 2024 test at 103,240 miles provides a concrete figure, with the three subsequent tests showing unknown mileage. Against a 2003 model year, that reading implies moderate use for a 21-year-old van, but the absence of later odometer entries prevents any assessment of accumulation rate or gaps. The clean defect history across all five entries gives no evidence of neglected consumables or structural neglect. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clear MOT trail. The repeated fail-then-pass cycles without recorded defects warrant scrutiny of the tester's documentation and the vehicle's actual presentation on the day. Citroen Dispatch vans of this era commonly suffer corroded subframes, degraded suspension bushes and tired brake calipers that a visual MOT may miss if not explicitly flagged. Check the underside for structural rust, examine front coil springs and steering joints, and confirm brake disc thickness and caliper operation. Verify the true mileage via service records, given the unknown readings since 2024. The history implies a keeper who kept the van testable, but the sparse data demands hands-on verification before purchase.