2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

1,837 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,837 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure3.6%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.0%
  2. Suspension27.6%
  3. Brakes27.5%
  4. Body & chassis23.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Steering7.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.2%

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 2008 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2008 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,837 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).