2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

1,616 MOT tests in 2024. 49.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.9%
Failed or needed repairs50.1%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,616 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  8. Exhaust system: system insecure3.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    92 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.9%
  2. Suspension32.2%
  3. Brakes25.2%
  4. Body & chassis24.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Steering7.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%

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 2007 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 49.9% of 2007 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,616 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Citroen Dispatch?

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

Is the 2007 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).