MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN CXs year 1986

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mot history

Pass percent:57.63%

(The average a petrol CITROEN CX year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:472 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Headlamp aim out of alignment	30
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	25
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Registration plate lamp issues	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Brake pipe excessively corroded	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	7
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Outer 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittent (4.4.3 (b))	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer 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
Centre Rear Upper Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Power steering component leaking steer arm (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position \|3.2.2b\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Suspension pipe leaking \|5.3.5 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear brake binding	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated not fully welded (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking \|5.3.5 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/upper wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount corroded NS middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective couldnt pull out \|5.2.5b\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesnt lock and slips backwards under braking or acceleration occasionaly \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking sphere area \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mounting area front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened outer frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden \|2.4.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front front parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced \|3.7.B.6b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	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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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN CXs year 1986

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