2019 Citroen Spacetourer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,034 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Citroen Spacetourer, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 86.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.7% | 272 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 240 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.8% | 194 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 131 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 49 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 48 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 317 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 140 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 138 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 102 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 72 |
| 6 | Washers | 53 |
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 | 23.1% | 930 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.1% | 809 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.1% | 408 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.9% | 238 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.1% | 205 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 181 |
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 | 1,392 | 11.0% |
| 30-60k | 1,964 | 14.9% |
| 60-90k | 554 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 15.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,945 | 13.7% |
| Petrol | 89 | 15.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78 | 6.4% |
| 2022 | 1,009 | 13.3% |
| 2023 | 990 | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 964 | 13.8% |
| 2025 | 993 | 14.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Spacetourer
Before buying a 2019 Citroen Spacetourer, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 2019 Citroen Spacetourers pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 4,034 2019 Citroen Spacetourer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Citroen Spacetourer?
Visibility, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.9%).
Does the 2019 Spacetourer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.0% in the 0-30k band to 15.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,034 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.