Citroen Dispatch 1.9d (2000)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 8.2% first-time pass rate

2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9d

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2000 Citroën Dispatch 1.9D is a very poor performer on its first MOT attempt, with only 8.2% passing versus the UK average of 80%—a stark warning that these vans arrive at test in seriously worn condition. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this sample, and once remedial work is done, these vehicles can be serviceable.

At 112,000 miles median mileage for a 24-year-old van, these are well-used workhorses, which explains both the low pass rate and the minimal advisory items (0.0 per vehicle suggests most issues are either already failures or simply not present). If you're considering one, budget heavily for immediate repairs before use, and have a trusted mechanic inspect the engine and transmission thoroughly—the 8.2% pass rate means you're buying a project, not a ready-to-drive vehicle.

Below average reliability 71.8% below UK average
8.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
112,284
typical mileage
60,000–165,336 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9d

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9d vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

60,000
low mileage
112,284
typical
165,336
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9d vehicles fall between 60,000 and 165,336 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Citroen Dispatch 1.9d:

1997 1998 1999 2002 2003