Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 4 model years and 846 tests, the Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi passes its MOT 89.4% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail 9.4% of the time, so this is 1.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.8%) and visibility (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp — wipers alone was recorded 37 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi fails 6.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.5% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 21.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 342 | 88.9% | 11.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 343 | 89.5% | 10.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 158 | 89.9% | 10.1% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.8% | 49 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.7% | 40 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.7% | 31 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.2% | 10 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 7 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 3 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 37 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 24 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 13 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 10 |
| 8 | Position lamp | 9 |
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 | 21.0% | 178 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.6% | 166 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.6% | 64 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.3% | 45 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 39 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 26 |
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 | 173 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 387 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 204 | 16.7% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 8.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 111 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | 235 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 250 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 250 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi
- Lighting & signalling (5.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.7% 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.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 1400 Driver Bhdi?
89.4% of the 846 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.6% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.8% of tests, then visibility (4.7%).
How much does mileage affect Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 8.5% for 90-120k, a 2.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 846 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.