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Citroen Spacetourer reliability

The Citroen Spacetourer fails its MOT more often than most cars up to 5 years old: 22.2% of 2,123 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old
22.2% failed their MOT
Worse than most
From 2,123 MOT tests of Citroen Spacetourers this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenWipers5.7% vs 2.1%
Fails 83% more oftenMechanical brake components3.3% vs 1.8%
Fails 63% more oftenTyre tread depth2.6% vs 1.6%Fix about £90
Fails 41% more oftenHeadlamp aim2.4% vs 1.7%Fix about £30
Advised 62% more oftenMechanical brake components19.6% vs 12.1%
Advised 9× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)4.3% vs 0.5%Fix about £30
6 to 10 years old
24.1% failed their MOT
About average
From 465 MOT tests of Citroen Spacetourers this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 75% more oftenMechanical brake components4.9% vs 2.8%
Fails 4× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)3.9% vs 1%Fix about £30
Fails 76% more oftenHeadlamps3% vs 1.7%Fix about £30
Advised 32% more oftenMechanical brake components21.9% vs 16.6%
Advised 5× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)9.9% vs 2.1%Fix about £30
Advised 2× as oftenFluid leaks4.5% vs 2.2%
Safety recalls

49 DVSA recalls for the Citroen Spacetourer

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2026/1569 Apr 2026Built 2024–2025Speed Limitation – BCM software

Affected vehicles may have the incorrect speed limit displayed.

Fix: Update the Body Control Module Software.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 6 vehicles

R/2026/00919 Dec 2025Built 2023–2025Citroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.

Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.

Fix: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER

R/2025/50012 Nov 2025Built 2022–2024Citroen Dispatch/Spacetourer Low In-use Performance ratio ECM s/w.

On affected vehicles there is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements.

Fix: Update the ECM calibration.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 396 vehicles

R/2025/41429 Sept 2025Built 2024Citroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) Rear Brake Discs

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with rear brake discs out of specification. These brake discs have insufficient contact with the wheel hub resulting in abnormal stress concentration.

Fix: Check the rear brake discs and replace them and the brake pads if necessary.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 5 vehicles

R/2025/34618 Aug 2025Built 2020–2022Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics

Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.

Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 473 vehicles

R/2025/2473 Jul 2025Built 2017–2022Citroen DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.

Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.

Fix: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 1,220 vehicles

R/2025/12224 Mar 2025Built 2022–2023Traction Battery software

Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

Fix: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 82 vehicles

R/2024/46820 Nov 2024Built 2024Citroen Spacetourer K0 TBMU software.

On affected vehicles they may have been supplied with incorrect software in the Traction Battery Management Unit (TBMU) that can lead to a non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the TBMU software will be updated to meet regulatory requirements.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 27 vehicles

R/2024/4574 Nov 2024Built 2024Citroen Spacetourer Dispatch K0 Seat Fixation

On affected vehicles there may be insufficient fixing on the 1st and/or 2nd row of seats that could potentially allow seat movement in the event of a collision

Fix: On the affected vehicles seat fixings will be reworked

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 63 vehicles

R/2023/1419 May 2023Built 2020–2022On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.

On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.

Fix: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 6,867 vehicles

R/2022/3371 Dec 2022Built 2020–2022Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.

Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.

Fix: Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 1,507 vehicles

R/2022/2428 Aug 2022Built 2022The efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised.

On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised

Fix: Check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 27 vehicles

R/2022/20213 Jul 2022Built 2022The high voltage harness fitted might not be to correct specification

The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.

Fix: Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 11 vehicles

R/2022/12610 May 2022Built 2021Headrests on the front modular seat do not conform to the design specification

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with headrests on the front modular seat which do not conform to the design specification.

Fix: Check the conformity of the front headrests (presence of the catch); in cases of non-conformity the front headrests will be replaced.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 359 vehicles

R/2022/02831 Jan 2022Built 2015–2016Electrical harness could move from original position and weaken the harness

The rear window electrical harness could become displaced from its original position and present a potential thermal issue.

Fix: Check the routing of harness and replace the electrical harness if necessary. Add a fastening clip to ensure that the electrical harness will be maintained in its normal position.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 1 vehicles

R/2021/0065 Jan 2021Built 2020Vehicles affected may have a single wheel bolt on both right hand side wheels which may not have been tightened correctly

A single wheel bolt on both Right-hand wheels may not be tightened to the correct tightening torque.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace wheel bolts and any other associated parts if consequential damage has occurred.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 7 vehicles

R/2021/0075 Jan 2021Built 2020Vehicles affected may have a single wheel bolt on both left hand side wheels which may not have been tightened correctly

A single wheel bolt on both left-hand wheels may not be tightened to the correct tightening torque.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace wheel bolts and any other associated parts if consequential damage has occurred.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 12 vehicles

R/2020/31028 Oct 2020Built 2019–2020A rear seat longitudinal adjustment lever may not lock properly

A rear seat longitudinal adjustment lever may not lock properly.

Fix: Check affected seat frames and replacing them if necessary.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 3 vehicles

R/2020/2822 Oct 2020Built 2019–2020Incorrect catalytic convertor fitted to exhaust system

Affected Vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification

Fix: Install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 14 vehicles

R/2019/43730 Mar 2020Built 2018–2019One or more fixations of the seatbelts lower bolts may not be tightened correctly

The tightening and positioning of the seat belt lower bolts may be incorrect.

Fix: This campaign consists of checking and if necessary correcting both the position of the bolt and the tightening torque of all of the lower fixings of the seat belts.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 3,111 vehicles

R/2019/43230 Mar 2020Built 2016–2019Fuel tubes under body may become damaged over time

The fuel pipes under the body may have been damaged over time due to a relative movement between these pipes and their surroundings

Fix: Check the condition of the fuel pipes and replacing them if necessary. New protection will be fitted on all vehicles to prevent this damage in the future.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 21,087 vehicles

R/2019/42430 Mar 2020Built 2016–2019The rear brake hoses may have been damaged due to movement between these hoses and a clip

The rear brake hoses may have been damaged over time due to inappropriate movement between these hoses and a clip.

Fix: Check the condition of the rear left-hand and right-hand brake hoses and replacing them if necessary. A new retaining clip is fitted on all vehicles to prevent this relative movement.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 22,882 vehicles

R/2019/43630 Mar 2020Built 2018–2019One or more fixations of the seatbelts and one ground cable may not be tightened correctly

The tightening of the seat belt fixings and of certain earth cables may not conform to specification.

Fix: Tightening of the seat belt fixings and of certain earth cables

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 85 vehicles

R/2019/43430 Mar 2020Built 2019Non-conformity of the rear brake callipers

A non-conformity of the rear brake callipers could reduce the efficiency of the parking brake

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the callipers.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 84 vehicles

R/2020/06930 Mar 2020Built 2019Possible non conformity of seals in front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into certain electronic units

Possible non-conformity of certain seals in the front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment.

Fix: Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 84 vehicles

R/2020/07730 Mar 2020Built 2019The tightening of the rear suspension fixings may not be to specification

The tightening of some rear suspension fixings may not be correct to specification

Fix: Correcting some tightening torques and replacing some nuts and bolts.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 4 vehicles

R/2019/4305 Feb 2020Built 2019Certain seals in the front wheel arches may not be correct to specification

Certain seals in the front wheel arches may not be correct to specification and may cause water ingress into the passenger compartment

Fix: Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 15 vehicles

R/2019/25715 Aug 2019Built 2015–2019If the front centre passenger seating position is occupied the front outer passenger seat belt could release

There is a risk of inadvertent release to the front outer passenger seat belt.

Fix: Modifying the central seat buckle with foam and heat-shrinkable protective tubing.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 16,122 vehicles

R/2019/1459 May 2019Built 2015–2019Front suspension may not be to correct specification

Possible slackening of the front wishbone ball joint.

Fix: Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty or loose the ball joint will be replaced.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 11,023 vehicles

R/2019/0311 Feb 2019Built 2016–2018Rear suspension wishbone mounting bolts nay not be correct to specification

The rear suspension wishbone mountings bolts may not be correct to specification.

Fix: Replacement of the rear suspension wishbone bolts.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 313 vehicles

R/2019/0331 Feb 2019Built 2016–2018The fixing bolt of the front suspension wishbone may not be correct to specification

The fixing bolt of the front Suspension wishbone may not be correct to specification.

Fix: Replace the fixing bolts and nuts of the front suspension wishbones.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 47 vehicles

R/2019/0351 Feb 2019Built 2016–2018The steering rack assembly may not be correct to specification

The steering rack assembly may not be correct to specification.

Fix: Replace the steering rack assembly and the fixings.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 10 vehicles

R/2019/0291 Feb 2019Built 2015–2018Under certain driving conditions the air conditioning compressor pulley could break

The air conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components.

Fix: Replace the air conditioning compressor pulley and if necessary the protective cover.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 2,310 vehicles

R/2019/0271 Feb 2019Built 2015–2018Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in the loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints

Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in the loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints.

Fix: Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock to the ball joint threads if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty the ball joint will be replaced.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 2,633 vehicles

R/2018/19525 Jul 2018Built 2015–2017Tow ball support bracket durability inadequate

The tow ball bracket could not withstand mechanical constraints when subjected to the highest stress levels which can occur during the vehicle's lifetime.

Fix: The manufacturer�s remedy involves the replacement of the tow ball support bracket with a redesigned version.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 103 vehicles

R/2018/19324 Jul 2018Built 2016–2018Cooling system strategy could overheat the engine.

The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert.

Fix: The remedy involves downloading new engine management software.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 660 vehicles

R/2018/18719 Jul 2018Built 2018Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened

On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.

Fix: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 37 vehicles

R/2018/0023 Jan 2018Built 2017Engine component may not be to specification

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 198 vehicles

R/2017/26214 Sept 2017Built 2016Starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged

The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.

Fix: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 12 vehicles

R/2017/22318 Jul 2017Built 2016Starter relay may overheat

Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. This could cause unintended operation of the starter motor and in extreme instances; there is a risk of fire.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the Electrical relay

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 151 vehicles

R/2017/18519 Jun 2017Built 2016–2017Air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be to specification

The tightness of one of the air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be correct to specification. This will result in an abnormal noise and possibility of the compressor becoming insecure

Fix: On affected vehicles check the tightness of the support; where necessary the support will be replaced.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 2,077 vehicles

R/2017/13924 Apr 2017Built 2016Starter motor may not operate correctly

A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.

Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 3,607 vehicles

R/2017/07022 Feb 2017Built 2015–2016Unexpected airbag deployment

It has been identified that due to a possible non-conformity of certain seals on the vehicle�s body there is the possibility that water can enter the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The occupants should experience either wet carpets and or a possible damp smell. However the ingress of water into the cabin could affect the electrical operation of the airbag module which could lead to an unexpected deployment of the airbag.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to add additional sealant to the body interfaces and if required to replace any interior components damaged by the water ingress.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 141 vehicles

R/2017/05822 Feb 2017Built 2016Brake servo may be insecure

The tightening torque of one of the nuts of the connection between the brake servo unit and the brake pedal may be not correct to specification. This may allow air to enter the servo

Fix: Check servo security and where necessary replace the brake servo unit

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 2 vehicles

R/2017/06022 Feb 2017Built 2015–2016Unexpected airbag deployment

On the affected vehicles a possible nonconformity of certain seals on the vehicle�s body could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment. This may affect the operation of the passenger air bag. Unintended deployment is possible.

Fix: On affected vehicles add extra sealant and replace wet or water damaged components.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 1,653 vehicles

R/2017/06322 Feb 2017Built 2016Wheel may detach

It has been identified that the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience a vibration through the steering wheel. However if not rectified there is a risk that the wheels may become damaged over time or the wheel could in extreme cases detach from the vehicle whilst driving. This could cause loss of control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check the tightness of the road wheel bolts and rectify as necessary. In certain cases the replacement of the bolt(s) and wheel(s) may be necessary.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 83 vehicles

R/2017/06522 Feb 2017Built 2016Malfunctions in electrical systems

It has been identified that some ground connections of the cabin wiring harness and the fixings of the airbag control unit may not be to specification. This issue or non-compliance could cause erratic malfunctions of certain electrical equipment even in very rare cases causing the engine to cut-off or airbags malfunction.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check tightness of the ground connections and airbag control unit fixings. If required these will need rectification.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 8 vehicles

R/2017/05722 Feb 2017Built 2016Fuel may leak

On the affected vehicles a possible non-conformity in the positioning of the fuel filler neck seal near the filler cap could cause a fuel leak when completely filling up the tank.

Fix: Checking and if necessary refit seal.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 54 vehicles

R/2017/07122 Feb 2017Built 2016Steering bolts may not be tightened correctly

Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock.

Fix: Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack.

Recalled models: SPACETOURER · 2 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Citroen Spacetourer before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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