We've only got 212 MOT tests for Citroen C8 models built around 2008 (17 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Citroen C8 models built around 2008 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Citroen C8's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your C8's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Citroen C8.
See every build year for the Citroen C8By age
This chart combines every Citroen C8 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 17-year-old Citroen C8 models, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Oil leak, but not excessive
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Exhaust has a minor leak
Drive shaft joint cover badly deteriorated
Based on 212 MOT tests on 17-year-old Citroen C8 models, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 17-year-old Citroen C8 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 150 MOT tests on Citroen C8 cars built around 2008 (17 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Citroen C8.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
19 of the 20 Citroen C8 recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 21.0%, against 38.7% for the Citroen C8, both built around 2008.
2,023 MOT tests on cars built around 2008
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 21.1%, against 38.7% for the Citroen C8, both built around 2008.
1,330 MOT tests on cars built around 2008
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 23.1%, against 38.7% for the Citroen C8, both built around 2008.
2,345 MOT tests on cars built around 2008
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 29.5%, against 38.7% for the Citroen C8, both built around 2008.
6,217 MOT tests on cars built around 2008
Common questions
Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Citroen C8 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 212 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
