2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 554 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.0% in the 90-120k group versus 7.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 54 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.3% | 35 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.2% | 23 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.3% | 18 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 33 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 19 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 17 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.9% | 116 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.3% | 107 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.0% | 50 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.5% | 47 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 45 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.9% | 27 |
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 | 57 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 255 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 162 | 16.7% |
| 90-120k | 61 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 162 | 14.8% |
| 2023 | 165 | 15.8% |
| 2024 | 109 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 117 | 14.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss
Before buying a 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.3% 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 (4.2% 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 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Sss pass their MOT?
85.7% of the 554 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by visibility (6.3%).
Does the 2019 Dispatch 1400 En-Prise Bhdi Ss get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 18.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 554 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.