2021 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,624 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.0% in the 90-120k group versus 10.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 186 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.9% | 145 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.3% | 119 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.6% | 59 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 142 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 135 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 74 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 62 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 54 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 40 |
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 | 21.7% | 353 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.5% | 285 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.3% | 119 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.0% | 114 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 106 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.6% | 91 |
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 | 157 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 808 | 17.1% |
| 60-90k | 515 | 18.4% |
| 90-120k | 122 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 821 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 788 | 15.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
Before buying a 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.9% 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 (7.3% 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 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Sss pass their MOT?
83.1% of the 1,624 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.5% of tests, followed by visibility (8.9%).
Does the 2021 Dispatch 1200 En-Prise Bhdi Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,624 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.