Citroen Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A
From 363 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 9 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.4% of Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 86.5% | a tyre load capacity load capacity insufficient for the presented axle weight, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss As tested had between 36,462 and 86,094 miles on the clock.
At 51,610 median miles, the Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A has 0.023 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 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 363 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A is 51,610 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,462 and 86,094 miles.
Buying a used Dispatch 1200 Driver Bhdi Ss A?
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.
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