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Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) built around 2010: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) models built around 2010 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2002-2014MPVDIESEL

Based on 826 tests of C8 models registered 2002-2014.

Series 1 (Sevel Nord) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
10635.9%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
16540.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
21238.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
16338.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
11436.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
6630.3%

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.

How the C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) compares

At each age below, see how the C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 63,192 tests across 13 Citroen models, built around 2010 (15 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateCitroen average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
10635.9%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
16540.0%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
21238.7%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
16338.0%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
11436.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
6630.3%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord).

  1. 1

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    3.5%

    Lower fail rate: 17.3%, against 35.9% for the Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord), both built around 2010.

    2,062 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    6.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 29.3%, against 35.9% for the Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord), both built around 2010.

    3,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Caddy

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.4%
    Dangerous
    7.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.8%

    Lower fail rate: 29.4%, against 35.9% for the Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord), both built around 2010.

    10,942 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Fiat Doblo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.2%
    Dangerous
    7.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87%

    Lower fail rate: 28.8%, against 35.9% for the Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord), both built around 2010.

    1,983 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

20 recalls in all

19 of the 20 C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 17 more

Top concerns

  • Heater blower module - risk of fire
  • Water ingress into the airbag ECU
  • Loss of steering

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) cars have aged

How C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.

0%10%20%30%40%1213141516171819Age at MOTBuilt around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (52 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 38.0% (50 tests, 2023 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (187 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 36.4% (151 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 37.5% (128 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.9% (106 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.3% (91 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 38.9% (296 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (233 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.9% (176 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (132 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 37.1% (105 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 39.7% (453 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 38.7% (313 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.2% (207 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 39.3% (145 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 37.4% (107 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 37.2% (382 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 38.0% (237 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 38.5% (156 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 37.0% (100 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (68 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.7% (318 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 37.8% (238 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (102 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 39.7% (68 tests, 2024 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.9% (181 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 36.0% (89 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 37.7% (53 tests, 2023 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 42.0% (81 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 36.4% (55 tests, 2022 data)2003
First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007
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Most common issues on Citroen C8 models of this age

This list covers every Citroen C8 built around 2010, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Series 1 (Sevel Nord) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    30.2%
    Advisory: 46Fail: 3 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    19.8%
    Advisory: 28Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    16.0%
    Advisory: 11Fail: 9 (45% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    14.2%
    Advisory: 15Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    13.2%
    Advisory: 18Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)

Based on 106 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Citroen C8 Series 1 (Sevel Nord) (2002-2014) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 106 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 826 MOT tests on Citroen C8 models first registered between 2002-2014. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.