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MOT History from tests of diesel CITROEN C4 PICASSOs year 2015

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mot history
Pass percent:74.36%
(The average a diesel CITROEN C4 PICASSO year 2015 passes without issue)
Based on:1,248 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment64
Registration plate lamp issues34
Registration plate lamp issues21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively16
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))12
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))9
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))8
Headlamp aim out of alignment8
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))7
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))7
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))7
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))6
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))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))5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))5
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))5
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))5
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))5
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))4
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))3
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))3
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))3
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))3
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Windscreen washer not working 3
Registration plate issues2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))2
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. most unable to check seat belt and security (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted Brake hose mount (1.1.21 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LAMP ON (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear wishbone bush partially detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
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))1
Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))1
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) not working Near side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Direction indicator not working on rear view mirror & lens cracked (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (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
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Central Rear Seat belt missing |7.1.2 |a||1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both drivers and passengers front have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens in mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split In Half, Spraying Grease Over Suspension (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not working (7.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - STEEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirrow type (led) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition w/screen cracked[zone a] (3.2 (c) (i))1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view driver side (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken boot may be damaged (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))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 Large boot clip broken. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Offside Headlamp insecure headlamp bulb (4.1.1 (c))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil dripping from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both washers misadjusted (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split. |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush completely adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (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
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))1
Exhaust system insecure Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))1
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced door sill adrift along bottom edge . spot welds broken (6.1.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both lamps have LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose in holder, refitted now correct beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))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 Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly seated spring appears upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail subframe rear bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam - bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))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
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark |1.1.10 |d| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn meta to metal with pads. |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |4.1.1 |c||1
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing |5.2.1 |a| |ii||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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover is split on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1

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