2000 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
699 MOT tests on the 2000 Citroen Dispatch are in this dataset, and 66.1% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (29.7% fail rate), the 2000 Dispatch comes out 4.2pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (20.6%) and lighting & signalling (18.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, position lamp and exhaust system — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 98 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 33.0% in the 0-30k band and 37.5% in the 150k+ band, a 4.5-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 42.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 20.6% | 144 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 127 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.0% | 105 |
| 4 | Brakes | 13.9% | 97 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.6% | 67 |
| 6 | Tyres | 7.0% | 49 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 98 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 60 |
| 3 | Exhaust system | 50 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 49 |
| 5 | Joints | 48 |
| 6 | Wipers | 43 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 42.6% | 298 |
| 2 | Brakes | 37.3% | 261 |
| 3 | Tyres | 28.9% | 202 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 28.0% | 196 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 25.2% | 176 |
| 6 | Other defects | 23.8% | 166 |
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 | 88 | 33.0% |
| 60-90k | 46 | 21.7% |
| 90-120k | 34 | 26.5% |
| 120-150k | 57 | 22.8% |
| 150k+ | 176 | 37.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236 | 35.2% |
| 2022 | 170 | 35.3% |
| 2023 | 133 | 33.1% |
| 2024 | 81 | 28.4% |
| 2025 | 79 | 34.2% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Dispatch
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 20.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (20.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.0% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2000 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
66.1% of the 699 2000 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Citroen Dispatch?
Suspension, recorded in 20.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.2%).
Does the 2000 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 33.0% in the 0-30k band to 37.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 699 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.