2018 Citroen Spacetourer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2018 Citroen Spacetourer passed 85.9% of its 5,508 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (11.0% fail rate), the 2018 Spacetourer comes out 3.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.3%) and visibility (5.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 342 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.7% versus 9.9%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.3% | 400 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.9% | 322 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.3% | 239 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.0% | 222 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 112 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 79 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 342 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 213 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 157 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 154 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 151 |
| 6 | Washers | 75 |
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 | 23.0% | 1,268 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.6% | 1,133 |
| 3 | Other defects | 12.3% | 677 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 341 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 252 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.5% | 248 |
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 | 1,270 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,617 | 14.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,142 | 17.3% |
| 90-120k | 306 | 15.7% |
| 120-150k | 104 | 19.2% |
| 150k+ | 69 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,478 | 14.2% |
| Petrol | 30 | 6.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,080 | 11.9% |
| 2022 | 1,107 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 1,108 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | 1,098 | 14.1% |
| 2025 | 1,115 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Spacetourer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (4.3% 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.
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 2018 Citroen Spacetourers pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 5,508 2018 Citroen Spacetourer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Citroen Spacetourer?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by visibility (5.9%).
Does the 2018 Spacetourer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,508 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.