2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Citroen Spacetourer MOT pass rate and common faults

224 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 224 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low5.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  9. Mirrors: seriously damaged, affecting the rear view0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  2. Lights & electrics11.2%
  3. Tyres5.4%
  4. Brakes5.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Suspension0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Citroen Spacetourer?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2021 Citroen Spacetourer cars passed their MOT first time, across 224 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Citroen Spacetourer?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Citroen Spacetourer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).