Citroen Dispatch (2014)
2014 Citroen Dispatch
CarHunch analysed 3,806 real MOT records for the 2014 Citroen Dispatch. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Citroën Dispatch has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.3%, which trails the UK average of 80% by nearly 9 percentage points—a meaningful gap that reflects genuine reliability concerns. More worryingly, half of these vans (50.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and a serious consideration for any buyer.
At 80,571 miles median mileage for a 10-year-old van, these Dispatches have covered reasonable distance, yet they're averaging 3.6 failures and 14.1 advisories per test, suggesting persistent mechanical wear rather than one-off issues. If you're considering this model, budget for thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and emissions systems, and factor in above-average maintenance costs over ownership.
What to check before buying a 2014 Citroen Dispatch
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.
- ⚠️ 50.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 3,805 | 71.3% | 3.6 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 75% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Citroen Dispatch 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.
Half of all 2014 Citroen Dispatch vehicles fall between 59,305 and 106,325 miles.
2014 Citroen Dispatch — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,980 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Citroen Dispatch
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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61.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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54.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.6%
Offside Front Position lamp not working
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43.1%
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
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41.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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32.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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