Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S
VanFrom 1,738 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 81.2% vs 85.6% 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 and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 41 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 | 41 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 39 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 22 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 21 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 14 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.6% of failures are serious: 26.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.8% 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 £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 85.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 80.4% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/Ss tested had between 37,602 and 77,383 miles on the clock.
At 54,716 median miles, the Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S has 0.032 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 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S has a 82.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,738 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 41 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S is 54,716 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 37,602 and 77,383 miles.
Buying a used Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi S/S?
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 82.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £78 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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