Citroen C8, registered in 2003
49.4% pass rate
from 2,231 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(22% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.
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27% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(28% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 12% fail on Registration plate (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(200% worse than other 2003 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Flashing type
(200% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Individual lamps (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Tell tales
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6.3% fail on
Flashing type
(200% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.9% fail on
Headlamps
(69% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Matched pair
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4.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.2% fail on Front lamps
- 0.45% fail on All position lamps (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Rear lamps
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Fog lamp
- 0.85% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.72% fail on Horn
- 0.090% fail on Rear reflectors
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19% fail on
Brakes
(79% worse than other 2003 cars)
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17% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 14% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 10.0% fail on Rear wheels (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Front wheels
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
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2.9% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.67% fail on Brake discs
- 0.49% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake
(75% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Fitment
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0.85% fail on
Mechanical components
(170% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Cable
- 0.31% fail on Lever (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Service brake control components
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Anti-slip (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Condition
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0.72% fail on
Pedal
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(81% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Pipes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Hoses (82% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Operation
- 0.045% fail on Leaks
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0.45% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.58% fail on ABS
- 0.18% fail on Restricted movement
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17% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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16% fail on
Suspension
(20% worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.1% fail on Condition
- 0.045% fail on Location
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3.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.8% fail on Linkage (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Pins / bushes
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.2% fail on Pins / bushes
- 1.6% fail on Front suspension joints (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.63% fail on Condition
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0.31% fail on
Wheel bearings
(67% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Front
- 0.090% fail on Rear (85% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Tie bars / rods
- 0.22% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.045% fail on Condition
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0.090% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.090% fail on Attachment
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5.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
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16% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(95% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 9.4% fail on Washers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Windscreen
- 0.31% fail on Mirrors
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9.8% fail on
Tyres
- 7.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.6% fail on Condition
- 0.090% fail on Size / type
- 0.045% fail on Valve stem
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4.7% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
- 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
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0.90% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.85% fail on Catalyst
- 0.045% fail on Non catalyst
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0.45% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.45% fail on Turbo
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0.40% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.36% fail on System
- 0.045% fail on Pipe
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2.1% fail on
Steering
(51% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
(56% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Ball joint
- 0.22% fail on Steering rack
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0.045% fail on
Free play
- 0.045% fail on Steering rack
- 0.045% fail on Steering arm
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0.22% fail on
Power steering
- 0.13% fail on Other components
- 0.090% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.045% fail on Operation
- 0.13% fail on Steering operation
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1.7% fail on
Steering system
(56% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.85% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Requirements
- 0.045% fail on Attachment
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0.94% fail on
Body and structure
(79% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Body condition
- 0.31% fail on Spare wheel (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Seats
- 0.18% fail on Drivers
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0.13% fail on
Doors
- 0.090% fail on Passengers front
- 0.045% fail on Drivers
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0.090% fail on
Road wheels
(80% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Attachment
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0.045% fail on
Towbars
- 0.045% fail on Towbar
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Citroen C8 2003
Seating for up to eight in a practical, versatile cabin. Plenty of safety and comfort features. Five-star crash rating from 2003. Easy to drive.
