Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss MOT pass rate & common failures
4,584 MOT tests on the Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss (2021–2023) give it an 82.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.2% of the time, so this is 8.9pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests against 7.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and stop lamp — wipers alone was recorded 352 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.4% once past 120-150k — 2.2× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 719 | 84.6% | 15.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 3,843 | 82.5% | 17.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 633 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.7% | 352 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.7% | 259 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 208 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 100 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 37 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.6% | 26 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 352 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 297 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 266 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 206 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 199 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 162 |
| 7 | Tread depth | 121 |
| 8 | Position lamp | 112 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.9% | 914 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.1% | 875 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.1% | 373 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 330 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.6% | 304 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 208 |
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 | 1,019 | 10.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,243 | 16.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,036 | 21.8% |
| 90-120k | 233 | 24.5% |
| 120-150k | 41 | 24.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 411 | 14.8% |
| 2025 | 4,165 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.7% 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 (5.7% 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 Ent Pro B- Ss?
82.8% of the 4,584 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 17.2% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, then visibility (7.7%).
How much does mileage affect Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss MOT results?
Fail rates run at 10.9% for cars in the 0-30k band and 24.4% for 120-150k, a 13.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,584 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.