2020 Citroen Spacetourer — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,014 MOT tests, the 2020 Citroen Spacetourer recorded an 83.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 7.3pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (8.6%) and tyres (5.7%) 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 103 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2020 Spacetourer fails 14.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 15.9% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 8.6% | 87 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.7% | 58 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 44 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.8% | 38 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 25 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 103 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 13 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
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 | 21.3% | 216 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.9% | 161 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.0% | 101 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.2% | 53 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 36 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 34 |
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 | 462 | 14.3% |
| 30-60k | 430 | 19.8% |
| 60-90k | 88 | 15.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 328 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 333 | 16.8% |
| 2025 | 334 | 16.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Spacetourer
On a 2020 Spacetourer, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (8.6% 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 (5.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2020 Citroen Spacetourers pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 1,014 2020 Citroen Spacetourer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Citroen Spacetourer?
Visibility, recorded in 8.6% of tests, followed by tyres (5.7%).
Does the 2020 Spacetourer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,014 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.