2021 Citroën Dispatch · 1,103 MOT tests
2021 Citroën Dispatch reliability
2021 Citroën Dispatchs fail 22% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Dispatch years (1,103 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- 22%
- first-time fail rate (all Citroën Dispatchs: 41.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 45,975
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,103
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 69% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 10.4% of tests fail here (139% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Citroën Dispatch
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Brakes6.4%
- Tyres3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Suspension0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.44%
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 3.72%
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 2.72%
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 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that 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
Brake pads wearing thin (11.7%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.35%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.72%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.45%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.45%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Citroën Dispatch reliable?
2021 Citroën Dispatchs fail 22% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Dispatch years (1,103 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Citroën Dispatch MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.44% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.72% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Citroën Dispatch have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Citroën Dispatch shows 45,975 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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