Citroen Dispatch reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Citroen Dispatch is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 75 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 34 of 42, and 40.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is joints (8.3% of tests).
Ranked 34 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 46,442 Citroen Dispatches aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 40.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Citroen Dispatch is 33% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 29.5% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
40.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
29.5%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
12,600
Typical age at test: 8 years
Citroen Dispatch MOT failure rate by age
Most common Citroen Dispatch MOT faults
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3% of tests
- Position lamp: not working7.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working5.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.4% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0% of tests
What the Citroen Dispatch fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 22.8% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Body and structure | 12.6% | ▲ 3.4× as often |
| Suspension | 10.2% | About average |
| Brakes | 9.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 8.8% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Tyres | 6.4% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 2.0% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 73% less often |
Citroen Dispatch specs and running costs
Official figures for 30 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2019.
Fuel types
Diesel
Official economy
37.2–58.9 mpg
CO2
127–200 g/km
Power
102–120 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch Combi XS BlueHDi 100 S&S102 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Dispatch Combi XS BlueHDi 120 S&S120 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – |
| Dispatch Combi BlueHDi 115 S&S BVM6M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi M BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi XL BlueHDi 120 S&SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi BlueHDi 95 S&S ETG6AMT6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 52.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi M BlueHDi 150 S&S BVM6M6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi XL BlueHDi 150 S&S BVM6M6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 143g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi XS BlueHDi 95M5 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 51.4 mpg | 144g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi XL BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT6A6 · listed 2017 | Diesel | 47.9 mpg | 155g | £200 |
| Dispatch Combi HDi 125M6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 172g | £325 |
| Dispatch Combi HDi 160M6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 172g | £325 |
| Dispatch Combi HDi 160 AutomaticA6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 37.2 mpg | 199g | £410 |
| Dispatch Combi HDi 95 (from 04/14 Production)M6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 169g | £325 |
| Dispatch Combi HDi 95 (from 04/14 Production)Manual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 44.1 mpg | 169g | £325 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 30 versions.
What a Citroen Dispatch costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 42.8mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Citroen Dispatch reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Citroen Dispatch is 33% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 75 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Citroen Dispatch?
The most common MOT fault is “Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, found in 8.3% of tests. It fails on body and structure and lights and electrics more often than similar cars.
›How many Citroen Dispatches fail their MOT?
40.7% of Citroen Dispatches aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 29.5% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Citroen Dispatch combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.