Citroen Dispatch (2022)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87% first-time pass rate

2022 Citroen Dispatch

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2022 Citroen Dispatch. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Citroën Dispatch passes its first MOT 87% of the time, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reliable van in its first years. Dangerous defects are rare—only 0.7% of vehicles have ever recorded one—so safety isn't a concern here.

At just under 20,000 miles median, these are lightly-used vans, and the low failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle reflects that. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully since advisories average 0.8 per vehicle, mostly minor wear items; a pre-purchase inspection will flag anything that needs addressing before the next MOT.

Generally reliable 7% above UK average
87%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
19,417
typical mileage
10,995–36,459 middle half
0.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 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.
  • 📄 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 (73%) 101 83.7% 0.26
Electric (27%) 37 96% 0.08

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

10,995
low mileage
19,417
typical
36,459
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Citroen Dispatch vehicles fall between 10,995 and 36,459 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Citroen Dispatch

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 13.8%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 13.6%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 11.4%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 10.3%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 10.2%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 6%
    Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
  • 4.9%
    Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
  • 4.9%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.

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