Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2007

41.8% pass rate

from 479 tests in 2021

(41% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.

29% fail on Brakes (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 24% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 21% fail on Rbt (sp) (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 10% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 10% fail on Rbt (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 9.2% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 0.42% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.42% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      - 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt
      - 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.5% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.84% fail on Lever (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Cable
    - 0.21% fail on Linkage
  - 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.42% fail on Brake discs
- 2.3% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.63% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.42% fail on Pedal
- 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.42% fail on Flexible brake hoses
27% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 10% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 8.1% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
- 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
- 5.8% fail on Springs
  - 5.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 5.8% fail on Coil spring
- 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.63% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.42% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 13% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Headlamps (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 7.7% fail on Headlamp (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.3% 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
    - 0.21% fail on Switch
- 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.84% fail on Horn
- 0.63% fail on Rear reflectors (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (30 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.21% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.21% fail on Position lamp
19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 9.8% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 9.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 9.8% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Other passenger's door (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.21% fail on Door condition
    - 0.21% fail on Hinge
- 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.84% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Passenger's seat (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.63% fail on Chassis
  - 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.21% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.21% fail on Pipe
11% fail on Visibility (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Washers (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.42% fail on Windscreen
9.0% fail on Tyres
- 5.4% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.21% fail on Size/type
6.5% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.21% fail on Drag link end
- 0.42% fail on Power steering
  - 0.21% fail on Operation
  - 0.21% fail on Other components
- 0.42% fail on Steering wheel (40 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack
5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 2.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Seat belts (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.42% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Attachment

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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.