2007 Citroen C8 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,206 MOT tests, the 2007 Citroen C8 recorded a 64.6% pass rate. That is 6.5 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 28.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (21.4%) and brakes (19.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 318 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 38.5% versus 31.4%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 30.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 35.5% in 2021 to 34.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.4% | 472 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.1% | 422 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.7% | 391 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.0% | 286 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.4% | 142 |
| 6 | Tyres | 6.1% | 134 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 318 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 239 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 179 |
| 4 | Parking brake performance | 159 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 156 |
| 6 | Joints | 153 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.0% | 661 |
| 2 | Brakes | 28.3% | 625 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.9% | 572 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 20.1% | 443 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 19.3% | 425 |
| 6 | Other defects | 18.9% | 417 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 118 | 31.4% |
| 60-90k | 441 | 31.1% |
| 90-120k | 680 | 37.4% |
| 120-150k | 603 | 35.5% |
| 150k+ | 356 | 38.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,869 | 35.9% |
| Petrol | 337 | 32.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 684 | 35.5% |
| 2022 | 560 | 35.2% |
| 2023 | 416 | 36.1% |
| 2024 | 308 | 35.7% |
| 2025 | 238 | 34.0% |
What to check before buying a 2007 C8
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (19.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (17.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Citroen C8s pass their MOT?
64.6% of the 2,206 2007 Citroen C8 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 35.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Citroen C8?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.4% of tests, followed by brakes (19.1%).
Does the 2007 C8 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 31.4% in the 30-60k band to 38.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,206 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.