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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN C4 PICASSOs year 2010

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mot history
Pass percent:68.75%
(The average a petrol CITROEN C4 PICASSO year 2010 passes without issue)
Based on:16 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively51
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|30
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))29
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))29
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|24
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))17
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))8
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))7
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))7
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||5
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))5
Offside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))4
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||3
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Registration plate issues2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|2
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Headlamp aim out of alignment1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front right (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb not fitted correctly |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit co, 0.91 hc, 225 (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management Light on Dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position Not fully closed and will not open |6.4.1|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) not working o/s/r & n/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp showing white light to the rear n/s/r , indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Tailgate trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |3.1 |b| |i||1
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing second row |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Electronic parking brake control insecure |3.1.3b|1
Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working not bulb |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |6.1.D.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Position lamp not working both front |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working Side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working Side light |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calipair (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a||1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Emission control equipment obviously defective no1 injector (8.2.2.1 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Electronic parking brake control inoperative |1.1.6 |d||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury strips falling (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid |6.2.B.1c|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction |3.1.7|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.4.G.4e|1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))1
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|1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside - headlamp adjuster not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
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|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak on injector area |6.1.3 |b| |ii||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
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working side bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits see printout (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1

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