Citroen Spacetourer reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Citroen Spacetourer is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 80 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 392 of 442, and 22.3% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (3.3% of tests).
Ranked 392 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,794 Citroen Spacetourers aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 22.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Citroen Spacetourer is 25% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 22.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
22.3%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
22.8%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,300
Typical age at test: 5 years
Citroen Spacetourer MOT failure rate by age
Most common Citroen Spacetourer MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too low1.7% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7% of tests
What the Citroen Spacetourer fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 7.8% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Tyres | 5.4% | About average |
| Visibility | 4.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Brakes | 4.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 2.5% | ▲ 3.0× as often |
| Suspension | 2.0% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.2% | ▲ 2.9× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 87% less often |
What MPG does the Citroen Spacetourer do?
Official economy for the Citroen Spacetourer ranges from 41.5 to 58.9mpg across the 38 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2025). A typical diesel version manages 51.4mpg. Electric versions average 3 miles per kWh, with an official range of 148 to 148 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Citroen Spacetourer first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Citroen Spacetourer registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £325 a year.
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Official figures for 38 versions sold in the UK between 2017 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Electric
Official economy
41.5–58.9 mpg
Electric range
148 miles
Efficiency
2.7–3.0 mi/kWh
CO2
126–179 g/km
Power
102–180 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceTourer Diesel 180hp Automatic180 PS · A8 · listed 2025 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer BlueHDi 120 S&S 6-speed manual120 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 47.1 mpg | 157g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT8122 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 41.5 mpg | 179g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer BlueHDi 140 S&S 6-speed manual144 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 44.4 mpg | 167g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer BlueHDi 140 S&S EAT8144 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 43.5 mpg | 170g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer BlueHDi 150 S&S 6-speed manual150 PS · M6 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 41.9 mpg | 177g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer BlueHDi 180 EAT8 S&S 8-speed Automatic177 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Diesel | 43.6 mpg | 170g | £200 | 37% |
| SpaceTourer 50KWh Electric Vehicle136 PS · A1 · listed 2023 | Electric | 3 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| SpaceTourer 50KWh Electric Vehicle136 PS · N/A · listed 2022 | Electric | 2.7 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| SpaceTourer M BlueHDi 100102 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| SpaceTourer M BlueHDi 120 S&S120 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| SpaceTourer M BlueHDi 120 S&S EAT8122 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| SpaceTourer M BlueHDi 150 S&S150 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| SpaceTourer M BlueHDi 180 S&S EAT8177 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Diesel | – | – | – | – |
| SpaceTourer M BlueHDi 115 S&S BVM6M6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 54.3 mpg | 137g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 38 versions.
What a Citroen Spacetourer costs to fuel
- diesel, typical official 51.4mpg…
- Electric, typical official 3 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Citroen Spacetourer reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Citroen Spacetourer is 25% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 80 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Citroen Spacetourer?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 3.3% of tests. It fails on body and structure and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Citroen Spacetourer do?
Official economy for the Citroen Spacetourer ranges from 41.5 to 58.9mpg across the 38 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2025). A typical diesel version manages 51.4mpg. Electric versions average 3 miles per kWh, with an official range of 148 to 148 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Citroen Spacetourer?
Any Citroen Spacetourer first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Citroen Spacetourer registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £325 a year.
›How many Citroen Spacetourers fail their MOT?
22.3% of Citroen Spacetourers aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 22.8% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Citroen Spacetourer combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.