2019 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 16,275 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Citroen Dispatch, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.8% was below the average for vans of a similar age (84.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.1% in the 150k+ group versus 12.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 2,119 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.7% | 1,253 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.7% | 927 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 803 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 386 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 307 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,324 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 881 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 806 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 690 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 646 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 559 |
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 | 21.1% | 3,428 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.5% | 3,342 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 1,451 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.9% | 1,284 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 7.0% | 1,140 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.5% | 1,056 |
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 | 2,297 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 6,077 | 17.3% |
| 60-90k | 4,575 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,312 | 18.1% |
| 120-150k | 747 | 18.5% |
| 150k+ | 265 | 24.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 136 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 4,296 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 4,145 | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 3,905 | 17.3% |
| 2025 | 3,793 | 17.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Dispatch
Before buying a 2019 Citroen Dispatch, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 13.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (13.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.7% 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 (5.7% 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 2019 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 16,275 2019 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Dispatch?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.0% of tests, followed by visibility (7.7%).
Does the 2019 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 24.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 16,275 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.