2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

2,009 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,009 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt12.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working8.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.3%
  9. Washers: not working3.2%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.0%
  2. Suspension26.2%
  3. Body & chassis21.0%
  4. Brakes19.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.0%
  6. Tyres7.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Steering4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

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: 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 2010 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2010 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,009 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 2010 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).