2018 Citroen Dispatch — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 26,438 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Citroen Dispatch, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.8% was in line with the average for vans of a similar age (84.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.9% in the 150k+ group versus 10.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 3,175 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.6% | 1,731 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.9% | 1,549 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.7% | 1,249 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 633 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 542 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,667 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 1,236 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,048 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,035 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 940 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 812 |
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 | 21.4% | 5,668 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.2% | 5,607 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 2,194 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.4% | 1,959 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.7% | 1,779 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.3% | 1,659 |
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 | 3,653 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 9,359 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 7,271 | 17.4% |
| 90-120k | 4,047 | 19.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,534 | 20.5% |
| 150k+ | 570 | 20.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,474 | 15.1% |
| 2022 | 5,422 | 15.7% |
| 2023 | 5,382 | 16.8% |
| 2024 | 5,136 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 5,024 | 17.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Dispatch
Before buying a 2018 Citroen Dispatch, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.6% 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 (5.9% 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 2018 Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT?
83.8% of the 26,438 2018 Citroen Dispatch MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Citroen Dispatch?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by visibility (6.6%).
Does the 2018 Dispatch get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 26,438 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.