2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Citroen Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

233 MOT tests in 2024. 46.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.8%
Failed or needed repairs53.2%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 233 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working9.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.6%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics48.5%
  2. Suspension24.9%
  3. Brakes22.7%
  4. Body & chassis20.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks14.6%
  6. Tyres13.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Citroen Grand?

In 2024, 46.8% of 2008 Citroen Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 233 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Citroen Grand?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Citroen Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).