2018 Citroën Dispatch · 14,531 MOT tests
2018 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2018 Citroën Dispatchs fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Dispatch years (14,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 27.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 61,807
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,531
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.3% of tests fail here (157% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Brakes6.8%
- Tyres5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
- Suspension2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.74%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.15%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.06%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.96%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.53%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2018 Citroën Dispatchs fail 27.7% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 20 Dispatch years (14,531 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.67% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (3.74% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Citroën Dispatch shows 61,807 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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