CITROEN C8 MOT pass rate
55.0% of 1,359 CITROEN C8 MOT tests pass.
The C8 passes 55.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all CITROEN models (71.7%).
The CITROEN C8 passes 55.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 56.4% at 10–15 years versus 54.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 56.4% | 163 | 109,542 miles |
| 15+ years | 54.8% | 1,196 | 119,436 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the CITROEN C8
The most common reason the CITROEN C8 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 70.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 67.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 61.3% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 46.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 18.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related CITROEN models
- CITROEN C3 — 72.5% pass rate
- CITROEN BERLINGO — 70.8% pass rate
- CITROEN C1 — 76.1% pass rate
- CITROEN C4 — 67.6% pass rate
- CITROEN DS3 — 63.0% pass rate
- CITROEN DISPATCH — 69.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the CITROEN C8?
- 55.0% of CITROEN C8 MOT tests pass, based on 1,359 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the CITROEN C8?
- The most common reason the CITROEN C8 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 70.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the CITROEN C8's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the CITROEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.