MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN AXs year 1990

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Pass percent:44.53%

(The average a petrol CITROEN AX year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:5,533 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	702
Brake pipe excessively corroded	647
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	464
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	294
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	261
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	240
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	208
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	208
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	208
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	166
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	155
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	150
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	143
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	140
Registration plate issues	138
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	134
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	132
Registration plate lamp issues	132
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	128
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	113
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	111
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	110
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	104
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	104
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	104
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	103
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	99
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	99
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	97
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	95
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	94
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	93
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	91
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	89
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	73
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	73
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	70
Rear brake application uneven	70
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	69
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	64
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	62
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	62
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	58
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	57
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	57
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	56
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	55
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	53
Windscreen has damage	50
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	50
Front brake application uneven	49
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	49
Rear brake binding	49
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	47
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	47
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	44
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	43
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	42
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	41
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	36
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	35
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	35
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	33
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	33
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	32
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	32
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	31
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	31
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	27
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	27
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	25
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	24
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	24
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	23
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	23
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	22
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	22
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	21
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	21
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	20
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	19
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	19
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	19
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	19
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	17
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	17
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	17
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	17
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland \|2.5.B.1b\|	16
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	16
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	15
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	15
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	13
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	13
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	12
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	12
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	11
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	11
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	10
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	10
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	10
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	10
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN AXs year 1990

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