Citroen Dispatch MOT Results

Registered in 2005
45.5% pass rate
from 1,529 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2005 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Dispatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (31% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (88% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Springs (38% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (46% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.85% fail on Axles (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Axle
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension rod (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Electrical equipment (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Horn (200% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.065% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.98% fail on Position lamp (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 8.8% fail on Transmission (96% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 8.2% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.065% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.39% fail on Joints
      • 0.065% fail on Belts
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (64% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame condition (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.98% fail on Doors
      • 0.52% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
        • 0.065% fail on Catch
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.13% fail on Hinge (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on Catch
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.065% fail on Tank
      • 0.065% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.065% fail on System
    • 0.65% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Other body component
      • 0.26% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.26% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.065% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.065% fail on Carrier
    • 0.065% fail on Towbar
      • 0.065% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.065% fail on Load security
      • 0.065% fail on Loading door
  • 15% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.46% fail on Cable
        • 0.065% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.98% fail on Anti-lock braking system (51% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.85% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.65% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.065% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.065% fail on Valves
    • 0.065% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.065% fail on Lever
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.065% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.065% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 7.1% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.98% fail on View to rear
      • 0.78% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.20% fail on Indirect vision devices (13 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear (72% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.59% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (78% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.065% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.065% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.13% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (85% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.065% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.065% fail on Undertray
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.065% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.065% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.065% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.065% fail on Speedometer