2020 Citroën Dispatch · 5,323 MOT tests
2020 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2020 Citroën Dispatchs fail 28.7% of first MOT tests, 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Dispatch years (5,323 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 28.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 69% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 54,055
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,323
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 12.2% of tests fail here (213% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.2%
- Lights and electrics12.1%
- Brakes6.5%
- Tyres5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Suspension1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 8.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.5%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.69%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.18%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.64%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.29%)
Other years
Every Citroën Dispatch year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2020 Citroën Dispatchs fail 28.7% of first MOT tests, 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Dispatch years (5,323 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (8.04% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.74% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Citroën Dispatch shows 54,055 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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