2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

4,035 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

68Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,035 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt15.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working14.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure5.3%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    170 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    185 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics51.3%
  2. Body & chassis26.0%
  3. Brakes15.1%
  4. Suspension14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%

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 2015 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2015 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,035 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 68, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).