MOT Results

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Citroen C8 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
41.6% pass rate
from 327 tests in 2021
(44% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen C8 is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Brakes (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 23% fail on Brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 20% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 9.5% fail on Rbt (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 9.5% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Plate brake tester (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.92% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Cable
        • 0.31% fail on Lever
        • 0.31% fail on Linkage
    • 3.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pedal (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Hand lever (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Parking brake control (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.61% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.61% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 24% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 6.1% fail on Springs
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.92% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.61% fail on Spare wheel (55 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.31% fail on Carrier
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis
      • 0.31% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Hose
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.92% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.61% fail on View to rear
      • 0.61% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.31% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.61% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Other components
        • 0.31% fail on Steering component
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
    • 0.31% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.92% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.61% 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.

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