2017 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 26,930 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Citroen Dispatch, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 83.4% was above the average for vans of a similar age (82.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.7% in the 150k+ group versus 10.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 3,185 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 1,459 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 1,377 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.5% | 1,202 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.3% | 878 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 856 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,253 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,159 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,002 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 891 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 878 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 819 |
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 | 22.0% | 5,933 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.0% | 5,932 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 9.9% | 2,666 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 9.4% | 2,540 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 2,101 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.0% | 1,886 |
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 | 1,838 | 10.2% |
| 30-60k | 7,483 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 8,772 | 16.5% |
| 90-120k | 5,507 | 20.6% |
| 120-150k | 2,348 | 20.6% |
| 150k+ | 977 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,600 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 5,429 | 15.1% |
| 2023 | 5,434 | 16.3% |
| 2024 | 5,296 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 5,171 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Dispatch
Before buying a 2017 Citroen Dispatch, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.4% 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.
- Visibility (5.1% 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.
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 2017 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
83.4% of the 26,930 2017 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Citroen Dispatch?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests, followed by brakes (5.4%).
Does the 2017 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 26,930 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.