2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test142,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.3%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.4%
  2. Suspension33.9%
  3. Brakes30.3%
  4. Body & chassis26.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)17.4%
  6. Steering9.2%
  7. Tyres9.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened21.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%

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 2001 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2001 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).