2014 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
22,677 MOT tests on the 2014 Citroen Dispatch are in this dataset, and 73.2% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (22.9% fail rate), the 2014 Dispatch comes out 3.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 22.4% of all tests — 8.0 points clear of body, structure & corrosion, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 2,886 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.6% versus 13.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 22.4% | 5,070 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.4% | 3,259 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.1% | 1,607 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.0% | 1,591 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.6% | 1,496 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.2% | 1,170 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 2,886 |
| 2 | Joints | 2,872 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,494 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,173 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,137 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 1,100 |
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 | 24.4% | 5,542 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.6% | 5,135 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 3,738 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.5% | 3,283 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.5% | 2,379 |
| 6 | Suspension | 9.4% | 2,125 |
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 | 467 | 13.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,792 | 18.8% |
| 60-90k | 6,096 | 26.0% |
| 90-120k | 6,145 | 28.8% |
| 120-150k | 3,806 | 29.5% |
| 150k+ | 3,359 | 29.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,689 | 24.7% |
| 2022 | 4,625 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 4,653 | 27.6% |
| 2024 | 4,447 | 27.9% |
| 2025 | 4,263 | 28.6% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Dispatch
On a 2014 Dispatch, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 22.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (22.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.4% 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+.
- Visibility (7.1% 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.
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 2014 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
73.2% of the 22,677 2014 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Citroen Dispatch?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.4% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (14.4%).
Does the 2014 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 0-30k band to 29.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,677 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.