2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

1,937 MOT tests in 2024. 49.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time49.5%
Failed or needed repairs50.5%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,937 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt14.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    114 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure3.3%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.7%
  2. Suspension24.0%
  3. Body & chassis23.0%
  4. Brakes19.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  8. Steering3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%

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 2011 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 49.5% of 2011 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,937 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).