MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C15s year 1998

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Pass percent:46.12%

(The average a diesel CITROEN C15 year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:4,152 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	663
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	282
Registration plate lamp issues	276
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	256
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	223
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	196
Brake pipe excessively corroded	174
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	161
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	161
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	151
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	135
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	124
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	123
Rear brake binding	108
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	104
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	99
Registration plate issues	96
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	82
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	82
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	75
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	75
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	75
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	74
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	74
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	67
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	63
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	62
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	60
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	60
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	58
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	57
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	57
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	54
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	53
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	50
Front brake application uneven	50
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	49
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	49
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	49
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	47
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	47
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	44
Rear brake application uneven	44
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	39
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	39
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	38
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	37
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	37
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	37
Windscreen has damage	35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	34
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	34
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	32
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	30
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	30
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	30
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	29
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	29
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	28
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	27
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	26
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	25
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	24
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	23
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	22
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	22
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	21
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	20
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	20
Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	18
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	16
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	16
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	16
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	16
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	14
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	14
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	13
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	13
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	13
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	13
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	11
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	9
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	8
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	8
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\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	8
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	7
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	7
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	7
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	7
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	7
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	7
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	7
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7

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 1998

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