2019 Citroen Dispatch 1000 X — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1000 X passed 82.7% of its 289 recorded MOT tests. All cars of a similar age fail 10.3% of the time, so this is 7.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Visibility dominates the failure mix at 12.8% of all tests — 5.5 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 58 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 59.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 28.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 12.8% | 37 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 21 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.5% | 16 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 8 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.4% | 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 | 58 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 20 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 7 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 6 |
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 | 59.9% | 173 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.6% | 71 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 23.9% | 69 |
| 4 | Other defects | 21.8% | 63 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 26 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 9 |
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 | 169 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 113 | 24.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 73 | 17.8% |
| 2024 | 71 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 82 | 28.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Dispatch 1000 X
On a 2019 Dispatch 1000 X, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (12.8% 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 (7.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.5% 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
How many 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1000 Xs pass their MOT?
82.7% of the 289 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1000 X MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1000 X?
Visibility, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.3%).
Does the 2019 Dispatch 1000 X get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.8% in the 0-30k band to 24.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 289 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.