Citroen Spacetourer
Registered from 2015 to 2026.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 1.6 diesel. 106 of 760 tests failed, 14%.
Better than 17% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 39% | 41 |
| Tyres and wheels | 32% | 34 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 27 |
| Visibility | 18% | 19 |
| Body and structure | 10% | 11 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 10% | 11 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
Where it stands out against its peers
- Brakes: failed more often than 92% of 2018 cars — 39% of its 106 failed tests, where an ordinary 2018 car has 21%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 39% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Tyres and wheels — 32% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Exhaust and emissions — 10% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 18% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Body and structure — 10% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 11% of its inspections, against the 15% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 9% | 224 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 12% | 301 | |
| 60–80k miles | 20% | 14% | 140 | |
| 80–100k miles | 11% | 15% | 45 |
710 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 153 hp · 1852 kg · 3268 mm wheelbase · 7.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 diesel · 1735 kg · 3275 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 diesel · 118 hp · 1735 kg · 3275 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.6 diesel · 1652 kg · 3275 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00410/22
The manufacturer's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) label displays an incorrect weight. This may lead to an accident if more than the maximum allowable weight is towed. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00460/22
Inadequate attachment of a wiring harness can lead to overheating of the rear window, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00874/22
The notch locking mechanism of the headrest to the seat may be missing. As a result, the front headrests would not be locked and may eject in the event of a collision, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0093/18
A defect concerning a machined part of the engine could cause a loss of power. As a result the engine could stall or fail.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01312/22
The rear brake may be defective, which could result in a loss of service brake effectiveness which in turn could increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01430/22
The high voltage wiring harness may be defective. This could result in an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01509/22
The screws in the vehicle steering box may have been improperly tightened, which can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01876/23
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
17 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.