2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen Dispatch MOT pass rate and common faults

4,399 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    140 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    139 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.6%
  2. Brakes8.3%
  3. Tyres6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Body & chassis3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Suspension2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2018 Citroen Dispatch?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2018 Citroen Dispatch cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,399 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen Dispatch?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen Dispatch reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).