2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi — MOT failures & pass rate
342 MOT tests on the 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi are in this dataset, and 88.9% of them passed. That is 1.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.9%) and visibility (5.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 19 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi fails 10.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 11.5% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 12.0% in 2022 to 10.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 20 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.6% | 19 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.5% | 12 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 19 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 11 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 9 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | 20.8% | 71 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.8% | 71 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 24 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 14 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 10 |
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 | 77 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 159 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 78 | 11.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 108 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | 96 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 69 | 11.6% |
| 2025 | 69 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi
On a 2019 Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.6% 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 (3.5% 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 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdis pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 342 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.9% of tests, followed by visibility (5.6%).
Does the 2019 Dispatch 1400 Driver Bhdi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 342 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.