2021 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss passed 84.6% of its 719 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2021 Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss comes out 6.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.4% of all tests — 6.7 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, wipers and brake pads — stop lamp alone was recorded 55 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.6% versus 11.6%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 19.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 89 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.7% | 41 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.3% | 31 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.9% | 28 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 55 |
| 2 | Wipers | 42 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 36 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 21 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 15 |
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 | 19.6% | 141 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.3% | 139 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.8% | 42 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 5.4% | 39 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.1% | 37 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 24 |
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 | 146 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 339 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 176 | 18.2% |
| 90-120k | 51 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 348 | 15.8% |
| 2025 | 368 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss
On a 2021 Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.7% 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 (4.3% 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
How many 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Sss pass their MOT?
84.6% of the 719 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by visibility (5.7%).
Does the 2021 Dispatch 1000 Ent Pro B- Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 19.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 719 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.