Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT pass rate & common failures
The Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss appears in 11,390 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2022, and 84.0% of them passed. That is 6.6 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (10.4%) and visibility (9.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 1,049 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.6% in the 0-30k band and 18.9% in the 150k+ band, a 5.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,083 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 5,304 | 84.5% | 15.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 3,000 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.4% | 1,190 |
| 2 | Visibility | 9.0% | 1,029 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.3% | 609 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 561 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 166 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 119 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.9% | 108 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,049 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 644 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 459 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 428 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 386 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 298 |
| 7 | Position lamp | 213 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 197 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.6% | 2,464 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.7% | 2,359 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.2% | 930 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.9% | 783 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.8% | 769 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 767 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,779 | 13.6% |
| 30-60k | 4,868 | 16.5% |
| 60-90k | 3,086 | 15.9% |
| 90-120k | 1,220 | 17.4% |
| 120-150k | 347 | 15.3% |
| 150k+ | 90 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 857 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | 2,572 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | 4,085 | 17.5% |
| 2025 | 3,869 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
- Lighting & signalling (10.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (9.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
84.0% of the 11,390 Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.0% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Citroen Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.4% of tests, then visibility (9.0%).
How much does mileage affect Dispatch 1000 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT results?
Fail rates run at 13.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 18.9% for 150k+, a 5.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,390 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.