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MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C15s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:43.55%
(The average a diesel CITROEN C15 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:1,729 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment282
Brake pipe excessively corroded104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively99
Brakes imbalanced across an axle99
Registration plate lamp issues94
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|90
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|69
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|44
Brake hose excessively deteriorated42
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|39
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|39
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort36
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|34
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|32
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|27
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|26
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|26
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|26
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|25
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|25
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|25
Registration plate issues25
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|24
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|24
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|23
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|20
Rear brake binding20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|19
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Rear brake application uneven19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|17
Battery insecure |1.9.1|16
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|16
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|16
Front brake application uneven15
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|15
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|13
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|13
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|13
Windscreen washer not working 13
Emissions not tested |7.0|13
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))12
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|11
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|11
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|11
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|11
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|10
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|10
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|8
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|8
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement8
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))8
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))8
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))8
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))7
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|5
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Nearside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))5
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))5
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|4
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|4
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|4
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Offside Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||4
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|4
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|3
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||3
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear Brake cable insecure3
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||3
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3

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