Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
VanFrom 4,170 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Sss fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.5% vs 76.4% for 2019.
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, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 204 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 | 204 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 166 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 88 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 77 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 73 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 66 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 58 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 44 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 43 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 38 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 32.9% of Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss 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 £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 74.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 76.4% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Sss tested had between 30,151 and 66,726 miles on the clock.
At 48,414 median miles, the Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss has 0.048 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 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT pass rate?
The Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss has a 77% MOT pass rate based on 4,170 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
The most common MOT failure on the Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 204 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss is 48,414 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,151 and 66,726 miles.
Buying a used Dispatch 1400 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 £73 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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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.