2017 Citroen Dispatch 1.6L Diesel · SX17 BYH
2017 Citroen Dispatch (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 87,706 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DISPATCH
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX17 BYH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2025
- 87,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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SX17 BYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Citroen Dispatch (SX17 BYH) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
SX17 BYH Mileage History
- 04/08/202280,022 mi
- 21/07/202380,704 mi+682 mi
- 03/09/202484,896 mi+4,192 mi
- 20/08/202587,706 mi+2,810 mi
Average of roughly 2,523 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Dispatch (K0)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- AdBlue System (Tank/Pump) FailureSerious
All BlueHDi Dispatches use AdBlue (SCR) aftertreatment, and the system is a known weak point: the pump is built into the tank with its electronics exposed to AdBlue vapour, so fluid ingress corrodes the PCB and pressure drops (P20E8), while the injector can block with urea crystals after short, cold urban runs (P20EE). Either fault triggers dashboard warnings and, if ignored, a no-start countdown that prevents restart. DVSA recall R/2025/346 covers SCR and on-board diagnostics performance on affected Dispatches, and whole tank-and-pump replacement is a common out-of-warranty repair. An intermittent warning that self-clears before becoming permanent is the classic early pattern.
- Front Suspension Wishbone and Lower Control Arm CorrosionModerate
The Dispatch is a working van, so its front suspension takes a constant hammering from payloads, potholes and salted UK roads. DVSA recalls R/2019/027 and R/2019/145 cover front wishbone lower ball joints that can slacken under load, R/2025/311 covers lower control-arm bushings whose bolts can corrode and snap, and an earlier recall addressed loose front shock-absorber bolts. Worn wishbones and bushes cause clunks over speed cushions, uneven tyre wear, vague steering and MOT failures, while seized or snapping bolts make repairs more expensive. Wear typically shows from 60,000 miles upwards on high-mileage working vans.
- DPF Blocking on 1.6 and 2.0 BlueHDi DieselsModerate
1.6 and 2.0 BlueHDi diesels dominate the used Dispatch market, and urban stop-start work stops the diesel particulate filter reaching regeneration temperatures, so soot builds up and the filter blocks. Warning signs are the anti-pollution or DPF light, the cooling fan running after shutdown, reduced power and limp mode; UK owner reports describe 2017-on 1.6 BlueHDi Dispatches repeatedly entering limp mode with DPF blocking at high mileage. Forced regeneration or filter cleaning costs several hundred pounds, and a neglected filter can stress the turbo. Ask about the van's typical duties, look for DPF cleaning invoices, and give it a sustained motorway run to see whether warnings clear.
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