MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C15s year 1993

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Pass percent:47.41%

(The average a diesel CITROEN C15 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:3,210 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	361
Registration plate lamp issues	214
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	181
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	148
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	117
Brake pipe excessively corroded	112
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	112
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	106
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	70
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	56
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	55
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	48
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	48
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	44
Rear brake binding	43
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	42
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	42
Registration plate issues	42
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	41
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	38
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	33
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	33
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	32
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	29
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	27
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	26
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	24
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Front brake application uneven	23
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	22
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	22
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	21
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	21
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	20
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	19
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	19
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	18
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	18
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	17
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	17
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	15
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Windscreen washer not working	15
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	14
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	14
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	12
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	9
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	8
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	7
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	6
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	6
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	6
Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6

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MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C15s year 1993

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