2022 Citroen Dispatch 1.5L Diesel · WU71 VPO
2022 Citroen Dispatch (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2022. Recorded mileage 27,330 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DISPATCH
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WU71 VPO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 27,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU71 VPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Citroen Dispatch (WU71 VPO) between August 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
WU71 VPO Mileage History
- 06/08/202517,673 mi
- 03/08/202627,330 mi+9,657 mi
Average of roughly 9,742 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Dispatch (K0)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
- 1.5 BlueHDi Cam Chain FailureSerious
The 1.5 BlueHDi uses a small 7mm chain between its two camshafts, separate from the main timing belt, and early examples built from late 2017 can suffer premature chain and tensioner wear. The first sign is typically a metallic rattle from the top of the engine lasting several seconds after a cold start; left unchecked, chain breakage causes catastrophic engine damage. Stellantis has acknowledged the issue with a UK recall and extended warranty (10 years or 150,000 miles) covering Dispatch vans, including dealer noise checks, software updates and chain-related repairs. Faults typically appear from about 50,000 miles, so always confirm the recall work has been completed before buying.
- 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.
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