Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

3,620 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2020–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2021–2022. None is clearly above it. The other year can't be told apart from average.

Below the average for their first-use year2021–2022
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from average2020

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

83.9%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 82.6% to 85.0%.

Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer, all years83.9%
Same-age average, all vehicles87.0%

In 2025, 83.9% of the 3,620 initial MOT tests on Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 87.0%. That is 3.2 points below the same-age average.

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Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3	1,01624,100	83.3%±2.5	−5.2 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	1,00532,300	83.4%±2.5	−3.8 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	1,59938,700	84.6%±1.9	−1.4 ptsall: 86.0%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

86.7% of Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 82.7% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 90.5% and 85.4%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	1,629	86.7%±1.8	−3.7 ptsall: 90.5%
30,000–59,999	1,622	82.7%±2.0	−2.7 ptsall: 85.4%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, C4 Grand SpaceTourer tests were below average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. 2 tests (0.1%) had no usable odometer reading and are left out. How we count

Common C4 Grand SpaceTourer problems at the MOT

Share of the 584 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Tyres35.3%
Lights and electrics28.9%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer

The defects recorded most often at the 584 failed initial tests on Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	18.5%108 tests	8.6%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres	13.4%78 tests	14.5%
Headlamp aim too lowLights and electrics	10.8%63 tests	4.3%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	9.8%57 tests	10.3%
Washer provides insufficient washer liquidWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	9.4%55 tests	4.8%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the C4 Grand SpaceTourer's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a C4 Grand SpaceTourer

Based on the areas where Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Tyres
In 35.3% of failed C4 Grand SpaceTourer tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Lights and electrics
In 28.9% of failed C4 Grand SpaceTourer tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2021–2022. None is clearly above average. The rest can't be told apart from average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 83.9% of initial MOT tests on Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 87.0%. That is 3.2 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are tyres (in 35.3% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 28.9% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 24,100 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific C4 Grand SpaceTourer's MOT history?

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Citroen models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count