2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

3,187 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,187 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively10.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
    314 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    106 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  3. Brakes10.1%
  4. Tyres5.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Suspension0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2021 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,187 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).