2015 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 28,109 MOT tests, the 2015 Citroen Dispatch recorded a 73.1% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail 21.3% of the time, so this is 5.6pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.1% of tests against 14.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 3,775 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 30.2% once past 150k — 2.2× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 24.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 24.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 22.1% | 6,201 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.5% | 4,068 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.2% | 2,020 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.6% | 1,860 |
| 5 | Suspension | 6.6% | 1,860 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.6% | 1,569 |
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 | 3,775 |
| 2 | Joints | 3,565 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 1,713 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,524 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,522 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 1,324 |
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 | 24.1% | 6,777 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.1% | 6,491 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 15.8% | 4,430 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.3% | 3,744 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 9.1% | 2,546 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.9% | 2,512 |
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 | 750 | 13.9% |
| 30-60k | 4,561 | 21.0% |
| 60-90k | 7,839 | 26.0% |
| 90-120k | 7,208 | 29.3% |
| 120-150k | 4,378 | 30.0% |
| 150k+ | 3,365 | 30.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,668 | 24.3% |
| 2022 | 5,656 | 25.4% |
| 2023 | 5,729 | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 5,663 | 28.8% |
| 2025 | 5,393 | 28.7% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Dispatch
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 22.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (22.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.5% 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+.
- Brakes (7.2% 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 2015 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
73.1% of the 28,109 2015 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Citroen Dispatch?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 22.1% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (14.5%).
Does the 2015 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.9% in the 0-30k band to 30.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,109 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.