2002 Citroen Dispatch 1.9L Diesel · SC02 AEA

The most recent DVSA test on 20 December 2021 passed the Citroen Dispatch with no defects recorded at unknown mileage, establishing a stable maintenance trend. Earlier tests on 23 December 2020 and 23 May 2019 also returned passes with nil advisories for suspension, brakes or structure. On 23 May 2019 the tester initially failed the van for a non-functioning nearside front position lamp; a same-day retest passed it, proving the fault was a minor consumable bulb rather than a recurring electrical defect. Relative to today's date of 16 July 2026, this clean record is now over four years stale. The mileage pattern shows a single documented reading of 91,634 miles at the 24 May 2018 examination. The subsequent 2019, 2020 and 2021 tests omitted odometer figures, so we cannot chart accumulation or spot rapid use. Such sparse data denies the buyer any trend on wear relative to the vehicle's 2002 manufacture. The uninterrupted pass sequence with no corrosion or mechanical advisories suggests the previous keeper addressed statutory checks, yet the missing distances leave true engine and drivetrain condition unverified. Prospective buyers must inspect in person the components that aged unchecked since the last test. Examine suspension bushes, coil springs and brake calipers for binding or wear inherent to a 24-year-old light commercial. The MOT history never cited structural rust, but a visual check of sills and chassis joints remains essential. Confirm all position lamps and headlights illuminate, as the 2019 failure shows lighting can be overlooked. Without a current test, a pre-purchase mechanical assessment is non-negotiable.