Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
From 2,407 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Sss fare better: 2021 models pass at 77.8% vs 75.2% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 125 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 125 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 114 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 45 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 45 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 27 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 25 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 24 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 23 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 20 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.4% of failures are serious: 36.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 77.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 75.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 85% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Sss tested had between 34,655 and 64,837 miles on the clock.
At 47,216 median miles, the Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss has 0.049 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 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss has a 77% MOT pass rate based on 2,407 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 125 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss is 47,216 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,655 and 64,837 miles.
Buying a used Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
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 77% pass rate and an average repair bill of £70 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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