2017 Citroen Spacetourer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,538 MOT tests, the 2017 Citroen Spacetourer recorded an 83.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), the 2017 Spacetourer comes out 3.6pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.4%) and tyres (5.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 111 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.2% in the 0-30k band and 32.4% in the 150k+ band, a 19.1-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 187 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.5% | 140 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.7% | 118 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 114 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.2% | 82 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.0% | 50 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 111 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 95 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 88 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 71 |
| 5 | Joints | 68 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 65 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.9% | 607 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.9% | 580 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.5% | 291 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 176 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 161 |
| 6 | Suspension | 4.0% | 102 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 355 | 13.2% |
| 30-60k | 1,146 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 642 | 17.8% |
| 90-120k | 255 | 21.6% |
| 120-150k | 106 | 22.6% |
| 150k+ | 34 | 32.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 513 | 15.6% |
| 2022 | 488 | 12.7% |
| 2023 | 502 | 16.1% |
| 2024 | 502 | 15.5% |
| 2025 | 533 | 21.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Spacetourer
On a 2017 Spacetourer, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (5.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (4.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Citroen Spacetourers pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 2,538 2017 Citroen Spacetourer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Citroen Spacetourer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by tyres (5.5%).
Does the 2017 Spacetourer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.2% in the 0-30k band to 32.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,538 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.