Citroen Dispatch MOT Results

Registered in 2008
51.6% pass rate
from 2,747 tests in 2021
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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Citroen Dispatch is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (22% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (63% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (53% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.036% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment (47% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.36% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps (69% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (74% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (74% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (72% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms (26% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (64% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (9 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (18 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.44% fail on Joints
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
        • 0.036% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
        • 0.036% fail on Catch
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure (72% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system (59% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.036% fail on Bracket
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition (82% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.15% fail on Carrier
    • 0.15% fail on Body (76% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Other body component (80% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Body condition
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Towbar
      • 0.073% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.036% fail on Load security
      • 0.036% fail on Loading door
  • 15% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (34% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (35% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake performance not tested (78% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Lever
        • 0.073% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (67% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (68% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (63% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.036% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.036% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.036% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 12% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.80% fail on View to rear
      • 0.80% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.073% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (47% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (49% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Lock stop
    • 2.2% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Pipes and hoses (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Rams (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.29% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (46% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (54% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.84% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (28% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment
    • 0.95% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.036% fail on Belt(s)/padding