CITROEN DISPATCH Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 1,529 MOT tests from 151 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every CITROEN DISPATCH has the same fault.

CITROEN DISPATCH's have a average reliability rating of 468/999. The score was calculated from the average of every CITROEN DISPATCH that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	709/999Very good	79,077 miles	2,716 vehicles
N/A	N/A	629/999Good	78,336 miles	2,754 vehicles
N/A	N/A	577/999Above average	81,621 miles	3,642 vehicles
N/A	N/A	511/999Above average	83,860 miles	3,168 vehicles
N/A	N/A	477/999Average	86,552 miles	2,967 vehicles
N/A	N/A	403/999Average	87,102 miles	1,785 vehicles
N/A	N/A	395/999Fair	96,865 miles	1,259 vehicles
N/A	N/A	387/999Fair	86,337 miles	1,452 vehicles
N/A	N/A	384/999Fair	90,659 miles	1,586 vehicles
N/A	N/A	383/999Fair	86,978 miles	1,575 vehicles
N/A	N/A	382/999Fair	83,733 miles	1,729 vehicles
N/A	N/A	379/999Fair	85,263 miles	1,634 vehicles

How reliable is the CITROEN DISPATCH?

Based on 1,529 MOT tests from 151 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

151

MOT tests

1,529

Pass rate

69.8%

Median mileage

103,911 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every CITROEN DISPATCH has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 658 out of 999.

Common CITROEN DISPATCH MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 249 advisory comments and 18 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 144 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 94 advisory comments and 20 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 113 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 41 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

Windscreen damage

VehicleScore MOT data includes 20 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record chips, cracks, or other windscreen damage in the driver’s view.

What to inspect

Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER DOES NOT CLEAR THE WINDSCREEN EFFECTIVELY (3.4 (B) (II))

Exhaust

VehicleScore MOT data includes 18 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record exhaust leaks, insecurity, or other exhaust defects found at inspection.

What to inspect

Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.

Example MOT wording: REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING DEFECTIVE (6.1.2 (A))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 11 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))

CITROEN DISPATCH MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	6	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2022	9	21	76.2%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2021	6	22	72.7%	Tyre wear, Gearbox oil leak
2020	7	33	78.8%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	11	72	75%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2018	13	101	74.3%	Brake pad wear, Tyre wear
2017	11	104	74%	Brake disc wear, Tyre wear
2016	14	135	74.8%	Brake disc wear, Brake pad wear
2015	16	194	65.5%	Brake disc wear, Brake pad wear
2014	5	65	70.8%	Tyre wear, Oil leak
2013	11	165	67.3%	Tyre wear, Indicator faults
2010	5	83	65.1%	Oil leak, Tyre wear
2007	5	115	70.4%	Tyre wear, Oil leak

What to check when buying a used CITROEN DISPATCH

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Windscreen damage. Look for chips and cracks, especially in the area swept by the wipers.
Exhaust. Listen for blowing from the exhaust and look for corrosion or loose mounts.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Buying a CITROEN DISPATCH?

Common problems tell you what can affect CITROEN DISPATCHs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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