2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Citroen Spacetourer MOT pass rate and common faults

940 MOT tests in 2024. 77.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.9%
Failed or needed repairs22.1%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 940 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    41 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    18 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.4%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  5. Suspension2.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.1%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Citroen Spacetourer?

In 2024, 77.9% of 2018 Citroen Spacetourer cars passed their MOT first time, across 940 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Citroen Spacetourer?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Citroen Spacetourer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).