2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Citroen Spacetourer MOT pass rate and common faults

412 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 412 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics10.9%
  2. Tyres5.6%
  3. Brakes5.1%
  4. Body & chassis4.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  6. Suspension3.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

All Spacetourer years2018 Spacetourer →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Citroen Spacetourer?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2017 Citroen Spacetourer cars passed their MOT first time, across 412 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Citroen Spacetourer?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Citroen Spacetourer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).