Where in Britain does the Citroen C8 fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 55.0% of 12,513 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Citroen C8 failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Exeter (EX): 68.1% against 54.8% elsewhere (+13.3 points). It does best in Romford (RM), −20.6 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Citroen C8 MOT statistics · check a Citroen C8 by registration
Citroen C8 in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter (EX) | 68.1 | 54.8 | +13.3 | +6.9 to +19.8 | 204 (rough estimate) |
| Brighton (BN) | 66.9 | 54.9 | +12.0 | +3.9 to +20.2 | 130 (rough estimate) |
| Bath (BA) | 66.9 | 54.9 | +12.0 | +4.3 to +19.7 | 145 (rough estimate) |
| Nottingham (NG) | 66.8 | 54.8 | +12.0 | +5.4 to +18.6 | 199 (rough estimate) |
| Swansea (SA) | 64.7 | 54.9 | +9.8 | +2.7 to +17.0 | 173 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 64.2 | 54.9 | +9.4 | +3.1 to +15.6 | 232 (rough estimate) |
| Truro (TR) | 63.7 | 55.0 | +8.8 | −0.6 to +18.1 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Dorchester (DT) | 63.6 | 54.9 | +8.6 | −0.1 to +17.3 | 118 (rough estimate) |
| York (YO) | 63.4 | 55.0 | +8.4 | −0.5 to +17.4 | 112 (rough estimate) |
| Doncaster (DN) | 62.8 | 54.9 | +7.9 | +0.9 to +15.0 | 183 (rough estimate) |
| Llandudno (LL) | 62.5 | 54.9 | +7.6 | −0.4 to +15.5 | 144 (rough estimate) |
| Plymouth (PL) | 61.8 | 54.9 | +6.9 | +0.3 to +13.5 | 212 (rough estimate) |
| Derby (DE) | 61.8 | 55.0 | +6.9 | −1.1 to +14.8 | 144 (rough estimate) |
| Taunton (TA) | 61.8 | 55.0 | +6.9 | −1.1 to +14.8 | 144 (rough estimate) |
| Cardiff (CF) | 60.7 | 54.9 | +5.8 | −1.1 to +12.7 | 196 (rough estimate) |
| Torquay (TQ) | 60.0 | 55.0 | +5.0 | −4.0 to +14.0 | 115 (rough estimate) |
| Cambridge (CB) | 60.0 | 55.0 | +5.0 | −4.4 to +14.4 | 105 (rough estimate) |
| Portsmouth (PO) | 59.7 | 54.9 | +4.8 | −1.1 to +10.7 | 273 (rough estimate) |
| Northampton (NN) | 59.1 | 55.0 | +4.1 | −4.1 to +12.4 | 137 (rough estimate) |
| Shrewsbury (SY) | 58.3 | 55.0 | +3.2 | −6.3 to +12.8 | 103 (rough estimate) |
| Tonbridge (TN) | 57.4 | 55.0 | +2.4 | −3.8 to +8.7 | 249 (rough estimate) |
| Preston (PR) | 57.3 | 55.0 | +2.3 | −7.0 to +11.5 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Salisbury (SP) | 57.0 | 55.0 | +2.0 | −7.8 to +11.7 | 100 (rough estimate) |
| Bournemouth (BH) | 56.3 | 55.0 | +1.2 | −6.1 to +8.6 | 176 (rough estimate) |
| Canterbury (CT) | 56.2 | 55.0 | +1.2 | −7.2 to +9.5 | 137 (rough estimate) |
| Warrington (WA) | 56.0 | 55.0 | +1.0 | −8.8 to +10.7 | 100 (rough estimate) |
| Bradford (BD) | 55.9 | 55.0 | +0.9 | −7.8 to +9.6 | 127 (rough estimate) |
| Leicester (LE) | 55.9 | 55.0 | +0.8 | −6.5 to +8.2 | 179 (rough estimate) |
| Coventry (CV) | 55.3 | 55.0 | +0.3 | −6.7 to +7.3 | 197 (rough estimate) |
| Blackburn (BB) | 54.8 | 55.0 | −0.2 | −8.7 to +8.2 | 135 (rough estimate) |
| Gloucester (GL) | 54.8 | 55.0 | −0.3 | −7.1 to +6.5 | 210 (rough estimate) |
| Newport (NP) | 54.7 | 55.0 | −0.3 | −9.4 to +8.7 | 117 (rough estimate) |
| Swindon (SN) | 54.5 | 55.0 | −0.5 | −9.8 to +8.9 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Reading (RG) | 54.2 | 55.0 | −0.9 | −7.8 to +6.1 | 203 (rough estimate) |
| Norwich (NR) | 54.0 | 55.1 | −1.0 | −7.1 to +5.1 | 259 (rough estimate) |
| Milton Keynes (MK) | 54.0 | 55.0 | −1.0 | −10.8 to +8.8 | 100 (rough estimate) |
| Chester (CH) | 53.8 | 55.0 | −1.2 | −9.1 to +6.6 | 158 (rough estimate) |
| Newcastle (NE) | 53.8 | 55.0 | −1.3 | −8.8 to +6.2 | 173 (rough estimate) |
| Southampton (SO) | 53.6 | 55.1 | −1.5 | −8.1 to +5.1 | 224 (rough estimate) |
| Leeds (LS) | 53.5 | 55.0 | −1.5 | −10.7 to +7.7 | 114 (rough estimate) |
| Guildford (GU) | 51.0 | 55.1 | −4.1 | −12.2 to +4.1 | 147 (rough estimate) |
| Manchester (M) | 50.6 | 55.1 | −4.5 | −11.9 to +2.9 | 178 (rough estimate) |
| Ipswich (IP) | 50.6 | 55.1 | −4.5 | −11.9 to +2.8 | 180 (rough estimate) |
| Colchester (CO) | 50.0 | 55.1 | −5.1 | −13.9 to +3.7 | 126 (rough estimate) |
| Oxford (OX) | 49.6 | 55.1 | −5.5 | −13.9 to +3.0 | 137 (rough estimate) |
| Medway (ME) | 48.5 | 55.1 | −6.6 | −15.1 to +1.9 | 134 (rough estimate) |
| Liverpool (L) | 48.3 | 55.1 | −6.8 | −15.8 to +2.3 | 118 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 48.0 | 55.2 | −7.3 | −12.6 to −1.9 | 346 (rough estimate) |
| Wakefield (WF) | 47.6 | 55.1 | −7.5 | −15.7 to +0.6 | 145 (rough estimate) |
| Peterborough (PE) | 46.8 | 55.3 | −8.4 | −13.7 to −3.1 | 348 (rough estimate) |
| Sheffield (S) | 45.9 | 55.3 | −9.3 | −15.1 to −3.6 | 294 (rough estimate) |
| Hemel Hempstead (HP) | 45.5 | 55.1 | −9.6 | −18.4 to −0.8 | 123 (rough estimate) |
| Stevenage (SG) | 45.0 | 55.1 | −10.1 | −19.4 to −0.8 | 111 (rough estimate) |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) | 44.8 | 55.2 | −10.4 | −18.1 to −2.7 | 163 (rough estimate) |
| Redhill (RH) | 44.4 | 55.1 | −10.7 | −19.1 to −2.3 | 135 (rough estimate) |
| Slough (SL) | 42.2 | 55.1 | −12.9 | −22.3 to −3.6 | 109 (rough estimate) |
| Dartford (DA) | 37.9 | 55.2 | −17.3 | −26.1 to −8.4 | 116 (rough estimate) |
| Romford (RM) | 34.6 | 55.2 | −20.6 | −29.7 to −11.6 | 107 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,513 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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