MOT Results

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Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.0% pass rate
from 375 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 7.5% fail on Springs
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Axles
      • 0.53% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.53% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 23% fail on Brakes (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 7.5% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.53% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.27% fail on Brake fluid
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.53% fail on Horn
      • 0.27% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.53% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
    • 2.7% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Hinge
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 1.9% fail on Seats (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Passenger's seat (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.53% fail on Chassis
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis condition
  • 14% fail on Visibility (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Condition
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements
    • 0.27% fail on Airbags
      • 0.27% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.27% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% 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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