Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT pass rate & common failures
2,370 MOT tests on the Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss (2019–2022) give it an 84.5% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (9.2% fail rate), the Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss comes out 6.3pp worse. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.1%) and visibility (7.2%) 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 175 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.4% in the 0-30k band and 16.9% in the 120-150k band, a 7.5-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 554 | 85.7% | 14.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 1,002 | 83.6% | 16.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 810 | 84.8% | 15.2% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 216 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.2% | 170 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 133 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 81 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 55 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 46 |
| 7 | Suspension | 1.1% | 27 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 175 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 149 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 80 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 70 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 63 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 49 |
| 7 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 40 |
| 8 | Position lamp | 39 |
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 | 20.0% | 474 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.1% | 430 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.2% | 217 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.9% | 212 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.1% | 144 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 143 |
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 | 341 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,037 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 647 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 258 | 17.8% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 16.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 169 | 14.2% |
| 2023 | 595 | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 821 | 15.3% |
| 2025 | 784 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.2% 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 (5.6% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
84.5% of the 2,370 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 15.5% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, then visibility (7.2%).
How much does mileage affect Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 16.9% for 120-150k, a 7.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,370 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.