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Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
45.4% pass rate
from 452 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 8.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.6% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.22% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 21% fail on Brakes (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.88% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.88% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Cable
        • 0.22% fail on Lever
      • 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.88% fail on Lever
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.22% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.66% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.66% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Other passenger's door (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Door condition (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Hinge
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Undertray
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.44% fail on Emission control equipment (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Other emission control equipment (149 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.44% fail on Noise suppression (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Undertray (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.66% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Operation
      • 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Steering column
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review

  • Citroen C8 (2003 - 2010)
    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.

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