Citroën C8 I
The Citroën C8 I (2003–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 28 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: EA, EB · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,730 mm RDW | 4,727–4,750 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm RDW | 1,854–1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,860 mm RDW | 1,752 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm RDW | 2,823 mm |
| Front track | 1,570 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,548 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,545–1,745 kg RDW | 1,783 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,645–1,845 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,380–2,540 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,600–1,870 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 650–750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 7–8 RDW | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 188 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 199–399 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R16, 215/65R15, 205/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 53.9% (52.2–55.5) | 69.2% | 3,387 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.8% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 46.8% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 37.7% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 36.2% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 34.5% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.9% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 28 versions of the Citroën C8 I
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European Union 7 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 155–158 g/km | 13,562 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.0 L | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 161–173 g/km | 10,965 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 163 g/km | 532 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 213 g/km | 16 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 173 g/km | 8,508 |
| 2010 | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 191 g/km | 806 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 213 g/km | 214 |
United Kingdom 18 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20102.0HDi 120hp | 2.0 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 20102.0HDi 136hp | 2.0 L | 101 kW (138 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 20102.2HDi 173hp | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0HDi 16v 120hp | 2.0 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2007–20082.0HDi 16v 136hp | 2.0 L | 101 kW (138 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 20082.2HDi 16v 173hp | 2.2 L | 129 kW (175 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 20062.0 HDi 16v | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 20062.0 HDi 16v | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 210 g/km |
| 20062.0 HDi 16v (non-DPFS) | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 20062.2 HDi 16v | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2003–2004C8 2.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 230 g/km |
| 2003–2004C8 2.0i 16v | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.1 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2003–2004C8 2.0 HDi 16V · C8 2.0 HDi 16v | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2003–2004C8 2.2 HDi 16V · C8 2.2 HDi 16v | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
| 2004C8 2.2 HDi 16v | 2.2 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2003–2004C8 2.2i 16v | 2.2 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
France 3 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015C8 2.0 HDi (135ch) FAP BVM6 | – | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2012–2015C8 2.0 HDi (160ch) FAP BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2012–2013C8 2.0 HDi (160ch) FAP BVA6 · C8 2.0 HDi (160ch) FAP BVM6 | – | 120 kW (163 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.