MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C25s year 1993

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Pass percent:48.45%

(The average a diesel CITROEN C25 year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:710 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Registration plate lamp issues	68
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Rear brake binding	15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	2
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Centre Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2

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MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C25s year 1993

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