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MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C3s year 2019

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mot history
Pass percent:80.00%
(The average a diesel CITROEN C3 year 2019 passes without issue)
Based on:1,320 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Registration plate lamp issues19
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))18
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))14
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))10
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))10
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))9
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))8
Windscreen washer not working 7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))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
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))2
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))2
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))2
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Direction indicator missing Lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure front and rear metal mountings adrift ,also the end of the exhaust pipe bent over (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush has split through & debonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush has split through & debonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working ***bulb RU207 fitted*** (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))1
Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))1
Front Emissions not tested oil over max (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bushes/ linkage fouling brake caliper offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector cylinder 3 leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working nearside and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Rear Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure centre and rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))1
Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front fog lamp does not face the front (4.5.4 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure mountings brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front and back (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Emissions not tested no coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working Dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1

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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