Citroen Dispatch
From 61,588 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Dispatchs fare better: 2021 models pass at 73.4% vs 57.8% for 2003.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 4,061 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,061 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,699 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,621 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,020 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,460 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,386 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1,384 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,366 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,278 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1,268 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.3% of Dispatch failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £89.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Dispatch passes its MOT 73.8% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 68.2%, a 5.6 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 63.8%. With an average repair bill of £89 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Dispatch that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 68.7% while Petrol versions pass at 61.7%, a 7 percentage point gap.
Citroen Dispatch on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 5,108 newly registered in the past year with 3,314 leaving, a net gain of 1,794. Currently at its highest numbers ever.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 65,336 | 7,112 | +1,155 | -796 | +359 |
| 2025 Q2 | 64,934 | 7,155 | +829 | -694 | +135 |
| 2025 Q1 | 64,859 | 7,095 | +1,850 | -871 | +979 |
| 2024 Q4 | 63,951 | 7,024 | +1,274 | -953 | +321 |
| 2024 Q3 | 63,968 | 6,686 | +1,646 | -1,104 | +542 |
| 2024 Q2 | 63,678 | 6,434 | +1,092 | -756 | +336 |
| 2024 Q1 | 63,144 | 6,632 | +1,949 | -1,005 | +944 |
| 2023 Q4 | 62,447 | 6,385 | +811 | -768 | +43 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 9,110 | 17% |
| Dispatch 1000 L1H1 En-Rise Hdi | Diesel | 5,711 | 11% |
| Dispatch Enterprise | Diesel | 5,378 | 10% |
| Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 5,078 | 10% |
| Dispatch 1000 Enterprise Bhdi | Diesel | 3,690 | 7% |
| Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B-Hdi Ss | Diesel | 3,461 | 7% |
| Dispatch 1000 Eprse Ed Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 3,172 | 6% |
| Dispatch 1200 L2H1 En-Rise Hdi | Diesel | 2,645 | 5% |
| Dispatch 1000 Hdi 90 Swb | Diesel | 2,532 | 5% |
| Dispatch 1400 Ent Pro B-Hdi Ss | Diesel | 1,762 | 3% |
| Dispatch 1000 L1H1 Hdi | Diesel | 1,712 | 3% |
| Dispatch 1400 Enprise+ Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 1,290 | 2% |
| Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss | Diesel | 1,248 | 2% |
| Dispatch Driver | Diesel | 1,075 | 2% |
| Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Ed Bhdi | Diesel | 891 | 2% |
| Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S | Diesel | 790 | 2% |
| Dispatch 1200 Hdi 120 Lwb | Diesel | 765 | 1% |
| Dispatch 1000 Hdi 120 Swb | Diesel | 742 | 1% |
| E-Dispatch 1000 Enterprise Ed | Battery Electric | 629 | 1% |
| Dispatch 1200 Hdi 90 Lwb | Diesel | 602 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 73.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 76.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2018 | 78.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
18 earlier years
| 2017 | 76.8% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2016 | 68.2% | 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 |
| 2015 | 64.2% | 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 |
| 2014 | 65% | 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 |
| 2013 | 63.8% | 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 |
| 2012 | 64% | 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 |
| 2011 | 64.7% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 64.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 64.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 63.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 63.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 60.7% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 60.6% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2004 | 63.9% | 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 |
| 2003 | 57.8% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 67.2% | 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2001 | 63.2% | 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 severely deteriorated |
| 1999 | 53.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dispatchs tested had between 90,176 and 163,192 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 129,420 median miles, the Dispatch has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Citroen models
| Citroen C3 | 71.4% |
| Citroen Berlingo | 67.9% |
| Citroen C4 | 68.9% |
| Citroen C1 | 74.9% |
| Citroen Ds3 | 66.5% |
Common questions
What is the Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Dispatch has a 68.7% MOT pass rate based on 61,588 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Dispatch?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Dispatch is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 4,061 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Citroen Dispatchs are on UK roads?
There are 65,336 Citroen Dispatchs currently licensed on UK roads, with 7,112 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Dispatch at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Dispatch is 129,420 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 90,176 and 163,192 miles.
Buying a used Dispatch?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £89 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.