Citroen Dispatch

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 76,206 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

76,206

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Citroen Dispatch

The Citroen Dispatch was MOT tested 76,206 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1997 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 7,633 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Citroen Dispatchs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1997cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,152

Per month£179/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Citroen brand average-8% (79% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Citroen Dispatch by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Citroen Dispatch

Is the Citroen Dispatch reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1997 to 2021), the Citroen Dispatch averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 76,206 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.

Which year Citroen Dispatch has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Citroen Dispatch has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 60%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.