Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2004

43.4% pass rate

from 226 tests in 2021

(29% worse than other 2004 cars)

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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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 8.8% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 8.8% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.88% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.5% fail on Ball joint
  - 3.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
- 4.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Axles
  - 0.88% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
24% fail on Brakes (75% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 19% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 0.44% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 10% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 10% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      - 10% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.1% fail on Rbt
      - 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.44% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.44% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.88% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 2.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Cable (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.3% fail on Brake discs
- 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.88% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.88% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.44% fail on Pedal
- 0.44% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.44% fail on Lever
- 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.44% fail on Brake fluid
22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 6.6% fail on Headlamp
- 6.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.0% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.44% fail on Side repeaters
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.88% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.44% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.44% fail on Horn
- 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.44% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.44% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.44% fail on Main beam tell-tale
19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.4% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 8.0% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.44% fail on Joints
- 3.5% fail on Seats (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Driver's seat (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Passenger's seat (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.3% fail on Doors
  - 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.44% fail on Hose
- 0.44% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.44% fail on Engine mounting condition
13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 6.2% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 4.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.88% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.88% fail on Other leaks (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
8.4% fail on Visibility
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 3.5% fail on Wipers
- 0.44% fail on Driver's view
- 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.44% fail on Windscreen
7.5% fail on Tyres
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth
- 3.5% fail on Condition
- 0.88% fail on Size/type
5.8% fail on Steering
- 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.2% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint
- 2.2% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Pipes and hoses (13 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Operation
- 0.88% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.88% fail on Steering rack
3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.88% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.44% fail on Requirements
  - 0.44% fail on Condition
0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.44% 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.