2020 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss passed 83.6% of its 1,002 recorded MOT tests. That is 7.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.2%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.7%) and visibility (8.0%) 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 87 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.5% once past 120-150k — 2.1× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 18.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 16.4% in 2023 to 14.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 87 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.0% | 80 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.9% | 59 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.5% | 35 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 23 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.2% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 87 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 68 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 37 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 27 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 18 |
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 | 18.2% | 182 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.3% | 173 |
| 3 | Visibility | 8.7% | 87 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 83 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 68 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.7% | 67 |
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 | 120 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 406 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 302 | 18.5% |
| 90-120k | 130 | 17.7% |
| 120-150k | 40 | 22.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 414 | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 308 | 18.5% |
| 2025 | 274 | 14.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
On a 2020 Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.0% 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 (5.9% 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 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Sss pass their MOT?
83.6% of the 1,002 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.7% of tests, followed by visibility (8.0%).
Does the 2020 Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 22.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,002 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.