2022 Citroen Spacetourer — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Citroen Spacetourer passed 84.3% of its 319 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), the 2022 Spacetourer comes out 7.5pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (9.4%) and lighting & signalling (8.8%) 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 31 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 25.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 9.4% | 30 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 28 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.3% | 20 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 31 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 23 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Linkage | 5 |
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 | 25.7% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.9% | 54 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.7% | 15 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.6% | 5 |
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 | 227 | 11.9% |
| 30-60k | 87 | 25.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Spacetourer
On a 2022 Spacetourer, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (9.4% 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 (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.3% 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 2022 Citroen Spacetourers pass their MOT?
84.3% of the 319 2022 Citroen Spacetourer MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Citroen Spacetourer?
Visibility, recorded in 9.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.8%).
Does the 2022 Spacetourer get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.9% in the 0-30k band to 25.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 319 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.