Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
44.0% pass rate
from 116 tests in 2021
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.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 5.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint
    • 6.9% fail on Springs
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.86% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.86% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prop shafts (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.4% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.86% fail on Door condition
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.86% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.86% fail on Carrier
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.86% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.86% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.86% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.86% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.86% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.86% fail on Pedal
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
    • 0.86% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.86% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.86% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.86% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.86% fail on Power steering
      • 0.86% fail on Operation
      • 0.86% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.86% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% 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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