2010 Citroen C8 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Citroen C8 passed 68.6% of its 296 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail 25.7% of the time, so this is 5.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.2%) and suspension (16.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, rbt (sp) and position lamp — joints alone was recorded 30 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2010 C8 fails 31.7% of the time in the 30-60k band and 31.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.3 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 54 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.9% | 50 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.2% | 42 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.5% | 37 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 12 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.4% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 30 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 28 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 27 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 19 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 18 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 17 |
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 | 26.0% | 77 |
| 2 | Suspension | 24.0% | 71 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.3% | 69 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.9% | 47 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.2% | 42 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 34 |
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 | 41 | 31.7% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 26.3% |
| 90-120k | 95 | 37.9% |
| 120-150k | 49 | 26.5% |
| 150k+ | 35 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 70 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 68 | 35.3% |
| 2024 | 48 | 33.3% |
| 2025 | 43 | 30.2% |
What to check before buying a 2010 C8
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (16.9% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (14.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2010 Citroen C8s pass their MOT?
68.6% of the 296 2010 Citroen C8 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Citroen C8?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.2% of tests, followed by suspension (16.9%).
Does the 2010 C8 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 31.7% in the 30-60k band to 31.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 296 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.