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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Citroen Dispatch. Check any Dispatch by registration number below.

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64.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-20.2%

vs Citroen Avg

26

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Citroen Dispatch — MOT Reliability Overview

The Citroen Dispatch has an average MOT pass rate of 64.5%, which is 20.2 percentage points below the Citroen brand average of 84.7%. This suggests the Dispatch can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Dispatch for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Citroen Dispatch, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Citroen Dispatch performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 389 vehicles

75.1%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

23.9%

Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

2020

Based on 1,370 vehicles

78.8%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 3yr

73k mi

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

2019

Based on 8,481 vehicles

80.6%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

19.7%

Mileage at 3yr

73k mi

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

2018

Based on 11,003 vehicles

81.5%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

2017

Based on 11,222 vehicles

80.6%Good
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

19.1%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

2016

Based on 8,852 vehicles

67.3%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

32.4%

2015

Based on 9,959 vehicles

62.5%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

38.1%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2014

Based on 7,890 vehicles

63.2%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

34.9%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2013

Based on 6,126 vehicles

62.6%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

37.3%

Mileage at 10yr

186k mi

2012

Based on 4,454 vehicles

62.0%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

35.8%

Mileage at 10yr

195k mi

2011

Based on 4,946 vehicles

60.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

38.4%

2010

Based on 5,257 vehicles

61.3%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

35.7%

2009

Based on 4,029 vehicles

59.6%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

34.7%

2008

Based on 4,953 vehicles

60.7%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

33.9%

2007

Based on 4,363 vehicles

59.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

34.1%

2006

Based on 2,724 vehicles

57.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

32.3%

2005

Based on 2,040 vehicles

54.3%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

30.3%

2004

Based on 1,571 vehicles

57.4%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2003

Based on 1,004 vehicles

56.5%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

12.3%

Retest Rate

29.9%

2002

Based on 696 vehicles

61.2%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

23.6%

2001

Based on 319 vehicles

59.2%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

32.1%

2000

Based on 180 vehicles

56.1%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

28.0%

1999

Based on 208 vehicles

50.5%Below Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

40.8%

1998

Based on 158 vehicles

68.4%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

27.1%

1997

Based on 114 vehicles

65.8%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

25.9%

0

Based on 60,627 vehicles

74.6%Average
Citroen average: 84.7%
Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

Top MOT Failures — Citroen Dispatch

The most common reasons a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.6%
2

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.0%
3

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.5%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

5.5%
5

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

5.1%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

9.5%

Front Offside

6.7%

Front

5.9%

Citroen Dispatch — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Citroen Dispatch MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Dispatch?
The average MOT pass rate for the Citroen Dispatch is 64.5% compared to the Citroen average of 84.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Citroen Dispatch?
The most common MOT failures on the Citroen Dispatch are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.6%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.0%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Citroen Dispatch reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 64.5%, the Citroen Dispatch is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Citroen Dispatch?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Citroen Dispatch?
Typical mileage for the Citroen Dispatch: 71,169 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Dispatch to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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