2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

3,218 MOT tests in 2024. 52.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time52.1%
Failed or needed repairs47.9%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,218 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt14.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working13.0%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure5.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    123 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    111 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.1%
  2. Body & chassis23.8%
  3. Brakes15.6%
  4. Suspension12.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%

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: 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 2014 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 52.1% of 2014 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,218 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; exhaust system: system insecure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).