2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

1,775 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,775 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working13.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure4.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    75 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics48.8%
  2. Body & chassis23.4%
  3. Suspension19.4%
  4. Brakes16.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Tyres8.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  8. Steering3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2012 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2012 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,775 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Citroen Dispatch?

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

Is the 2012 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).