Citroen Dispatch 1000 X MOT pass rate & common failures
The Citroen Dispatch 1000 X appears in 428 MOT tests spanning model years 2019–2021, and 84.1% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.8% of the time, so this is 6.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 11.0% of all tests — 3.7 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, registration plate lamp(s) and headlamp — wipers alone was recorded 65 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 43.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 22.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Dispatch 1000 X model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 289 | 82.7% | 17.3% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 117 | 87.2% | 12.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 11.0% | 47 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 31 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.6% | 24 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 15 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 65 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 22 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 10 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 10 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 7 | Washers | 8 |
| 8 | Shock absorbers | 7 |
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 | 43.2% | 185 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.4% | 83 |
| 3 | Other defects | 18.2% | 78 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.3% | 74 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 40 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.0% | 13 |
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 | 238 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 155 | 23.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 104 | 17.3% |
| 2024 | 112 | 15.2% |
| 2025 | 127 | 22.8% |
What to check before buying a Citroen Dispatch 1000 X
- Visibility (11.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (7.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 X?
84.1% of the 428 Citroen Dispatch 1000 X MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 15.9% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Citroen Dispatch 1000 X most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 11.0% of tests, then lighting & signalling (7.2%).
Methodology & source. Based on 428 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.