Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
45.5% pass rate
from 209 tests in 2021
(48% worse than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.48% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.48% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.96% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.96% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 24% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.1% fail on Suspension arms (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 12% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.96% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.96% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.48% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Joints (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Doors (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Other passenger's door (31 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Door condition (32 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Seats (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Driver's seat (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Chassis
      • 0.48% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Bumpers
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment
      • 0.48% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.48% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.48% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
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  • 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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