2013 Citroën Dispatch · 8,388 MOT tests
2013 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2013 Citroën Dispatchs fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Dispatch years (8,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2013 Citroën Dispatch?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 49.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 105,233
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,388
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20.1% of tests fail here (468% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.4%
- Body, chassis and structure20.1%
- Suspension10.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.6%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 13.65%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 12.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.41%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.76%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Exhaust system insecurely mounted 4.46%
A loose exhaust can drop or hit the road, causing damage and noise, so it must be secured.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.1%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.68%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.97%)
Other years
Every Citroën Dispatch year
The full picture: Citroën Dispatch reliability. Before you pay for any Citroën Dispatch, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2013 Citroën Dispatchs fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Dispatch years (8,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (13.65% of tests), position lamp not working (12.1% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Citroën Dispatch shows 105,233 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Check a 2013 Citroën Dispatch free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.