2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

230 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 230 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis31.7%
  2. Suspension28.7%
  3. Lights & electrics28.3%
  4. Brakes25.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.7%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2002 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 230 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2002 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).