MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C15s year 1994

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Pass percent:47.50%

(The average a diesel CITROEN C15 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:3,640 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	535
Registration plate lamp issues	215
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	197
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	181
Brake pipe excessively corroded	136
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	134
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	132
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	124
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	114
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	103
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	93
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	72
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	72
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	67
Registration plate issues	66
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	63
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	62
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	60
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	57
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	53
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	53
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	49
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	48
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	45
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	43
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	43
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	42
Rear brake application uneven	42
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	40
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	38
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Rear brake binding	37
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	31
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	31
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	27
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	27
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	26
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	25
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	24
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	22
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	22
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	22
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	21
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	21
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	21
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	20
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	20
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Windscreen washer not working	18
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Windscreen has damage	17
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	17
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	15
Front brake application uneven	15
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	11
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	11
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
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\|	10
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	9
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	8
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	8
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	8
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\|	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
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	7
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	7
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\|	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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	6
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	6
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\|	6
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	6
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	6
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6

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 1994

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