What stood out
The family’s compact Citroën SpaceTourer, powered by a 2.0, 150 hp engine and paired with a manual transmission, has proven reliable in its fifth year. From the start, it was a practical choice, a little vehicle that could pack a lot of life into everyday trips. It famously balanced options that many families want in a European-made car, letting them add features without overburdening the budget.
With three kids, the vehicle carried strollers, bikes, cribs, and swings with ease, and there was almost always space in the third row. The design made it easy to transition from the front seats to the cabin, which helped during busy days; some owners even integrated a folding table from a Honda CR‑V to the central area for meals or crafts on the go.
What prompted adjustments?
From real-world use, the owner made several refinements to boost reliability and comfort: protecting the intercooler in the front-right wheel arch from dirt, adding protective front fenders, updating the horn to a more refined tone, and installing a rear‑view camera washer. A Webasto remote for auxiliary heating was added, and a small modification allowed oil changes without crawling under a pit by creating a window in the standard protection. The air intake for the heating system was covered with a mesh to keep leaves out and prevent vibration from debris.
The model in question runs with a manual transmission and is driven mainly by the husband, so the overall fuel use during checks across all years averaged 7.47 L per 100 km.
Any drawbacks?
For a person who is 187 cm tall, the driver’s seat has felt restrictive after covering about 50,000 km, though this isn’t an issue for the partner who is 167 cm tall. Comfort is clearly more favorable for the shorter occupant.
- In wet weather, the right wiper can stumble and not sweep fully to the left, which reduces visibility on rainy days.
- The 25-watt xenon lighting is budget-grade and may not offer strong illumination.
- Door seals at the joints can wear, which may lead to paint wear over time.
Reliability
Warranty usage turned out to be unnecessary; no failures cropped up afterward. Even the brake pads remained original, and Michelin tires with a C speed rating still looked new after many miles.
- Experts offered a surprising takeaway: this family car can be an excellent choice for households that prioritize space and practicality.
- Real-world impressions suggest that the vehicle’s strengths lie in simple, everyday usability rather than flashy features.