2005 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 6,799 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Citroen Dispatch, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 66.3% was below the average for vans of a similar age (70.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.8% | 1,344 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 1,334 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.1% | 1,093 |
| 4 | Brakes | 10.5% | 716 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.5% | 509 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.9% | 400 |
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 | 1,114 |
| 2 | Joints | 538 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 532 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 499 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 460 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 413 |
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 | 31.3% | 2,130 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.4% | 2,066 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.4% | 2,065 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 29.5% | 2,007 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 25.7% | 1,745 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 1,178 |
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 | 592 | 35.1% |
| 30-60k | 274 | 26.3% |
| 60-90k | 735 | 31.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,201 | 32.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,194 | 33.0% |
| 150k+ | 1,336 | 33.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,073 | 34.2% |
| 2022 | 1,710 | 33.9% |
| 2023 | 1,321 | 33.5% |
| 2024 | 964 | 33.1% |
| 2025 | 731 | 32.8% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Dispatch
Before buying a 2005 Citroen Dispatch, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 19.8% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (19.8% 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 (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (16.1% 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 2005 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
66.3% of the 6,799 2005 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Citroen Dispatch?
Suspension, recorded in 19.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (19.6%).
Does the 2005 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 35.1% in the 0-30k band to 33.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,799 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.