2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Citroen Spacetourer MOT pass rate and common faults

834 MOT tests in 2024. 79.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time79.1%
Failed or needed repairs20.9%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 834 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    39 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    37 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Tyres7.2%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Body & chassis2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.1%
  8. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.6%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Citroen Spacetourer?

In 2024, 79.1% of 2019 Citroen Spacetourer cars passed their MOT first time, across 834 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Citroen Spacetourer?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Citroen Spacetourer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).