Citroen C8
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 1,860 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests
1,860
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (70%)
Years Covered
8
About the Citroen C8
The Citroen C8 was MOT tested 1,860 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2003 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list lpg and petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 70% from 277 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 62%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Citroen C8 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 107,666 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 109,145 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Citroen brand average of 79%, the C8 is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Citroen models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen C8 by Year
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Questions about the Citroen C8
Is the Citroen C8 reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2003 to 2010), the Citroen C8 averages a 67% MOT pass rate, from 1,860 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 70%.
Which year Citroen C8 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Citroen C8 has the highest MOT pass rate at 70%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 62%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Citroen C8s more reliable?
The Citroen C8 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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