MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C15s year 1987

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Pass percent:39.11%

(The average a diesel CITROEN C15 year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:248 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Brake pipe excessively corroded	21
Registration plate lamp issues	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle \|3.3.A.4\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Front passenger door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Headlamp insecure Both \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both outer \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected fuel pump solenoid (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rusted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead behind dash \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced door outer sill \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative all lights not working \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulkhead around brake pedal mounting \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working both sides \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg split (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front Brake prescribed area is excessively damaged bulkhead holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.D.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator \|1.2.1f\|	1
Front Electrical wiring insecure alternator wiring \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported catching drive shaft \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working sidelight \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Central Fuel pipe leaking underside \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure \|2.5.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Registration plate issues	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Inner Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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 diesel CITROEN C15s year 1987

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