Citroen Dispatch
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 25 years from 76,206 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
76,206
Best Year
2018 (84%)
Years Covered
25
About the Citroen Dispatch
The Citroen Dispatch has been tested 76,206 times in 2026 MOT data across 25 model years (1997 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 7,633 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer CITROEN DISPATCHs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 161,054 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 46,003 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the Dispatch is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
Citroen Dispatch by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78% | 487 | 46,003 mi | |
| 2020 | 81% | 1,018 | 57,700 mi | |
| 2019 | 83% | 6,034 | 72,562 mi | |
| 2018 | 84% | 7,633 | 78,004 mi | |
| 2017 | 83% | 7,938 | 88,873 mi | |
| 2016 | 75% | 6,820 | 98,413 mi | |
| 2015 | 71% | 7,886 | 108,360 mi | |
| 2014 | 72% | 6,038 | 113,978 mi | |
| 2013 | 71% | 4,831 | 121,259 mi | |
| 2012 | 72% | 3,454 | 131,020 mi | |
| 2011 | 71% | 3,820 | 140,276 mi | |
| 2010 | 71% | 3,948 | 145,681 mi | |
| 2009 | 71% | 3,018 | 144,057 mi | |
| 2008 | 70% | 3,699 | 149,351 mi | |
| 2007 | 69% | 3,191 | 152,813 mi | |
| 2006 | 66% | 1,932 | 138,439 mi | |
| 2005 | 64% | 1,410 | 127,203 mi | |
| 2004 | 67% | 1,080 | 134,741 mi | |
| 2003 | 64% | 677 | 134,756 mi | |
| 2002 | 68% | 482 | 125,040 mi | |
| 2001 | 62% | 255 | 134,021 mi | |
| 2000 | 67% | 105 | 175,070 mi | |
| 1999 | 60% | 207 | 148,881 mi | |
| 1998 | 72% | 136 | 143,367 mi | |
| 1997 | 71% | 107 | 161,054 mi |
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