2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,001 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 241 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.6% | 172 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.7% | 134 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.5% | 71 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 46 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 163 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 118 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 110 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 56 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 53 |
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 | 21.6% | 433 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.4% | 368 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 147 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 139 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.0% | 120 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.7% | 113 |
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 | 137 | 14.6% |
| 30-60k | 855 | 18.6% |
| 60-90k | 776 | 17.0% |
| 90-120k | 199 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 681 | 17.3% |
| 2024 | 685 | 18.7% |
| 2025 | 631 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
Before buying a 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.6% 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 (6.7% 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
How many 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Sss pass their MOT?
82.6% of the 2,001 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by visibility (8.6%).
Does the 2020 Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,001 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.