2021 Citroen Spacetourer — MOT failures & pass rate
591 MOT tests on the 2021 Citroen Spacetourer are in this dataset, and 81.9% of them passed. That is 9.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.6%. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (10.2%) and lighting & signalling (8.5%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 62 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.5% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 27.9% once past 60-90k — 2.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 10.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 50 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.6% | 27 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.5% | 21 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 62 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 13 |
| 5 | Washers | 12 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 9 |
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% | 126 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 126 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.5% | 50 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.1% | 42 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 29 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 29 |
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 | 281 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 238 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 61 | 27.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 279 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 300 | 21.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Spacetourer
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 10.2% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (10.2% 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 (8.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.6% 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 2021 Citroen Spacetourers pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 591 2021 Citroen Spacetourer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Citroen Spacetourer?
Visibility, recorded in 10.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.5%).
Does the 2021 Spacetourer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 27.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 591 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.