MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN CXs year 1987

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mot history

Pass percent:51.25%

(The average a petrol CITROEN CX year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:359 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	26
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	16
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Registration plate issues	12
Brake pipe excessively corroded	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Gas suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Outer 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 cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	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 Inner Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end cap \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end cap \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Front Track rod end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Outer 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Offside Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear brake binding	1
Offside Outer Front Fluid suspension accumulator fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage \|2.4.D.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Power steering component\|s\| leaking steering joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
obligatory indirect vision device is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Drivers seat moving inadvertently Driver back rest worn (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative All Lamp dont work as switch faulty (4.4.1 (e))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension unit leaking Excessive leakage (5.3.5 (c))	1
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	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
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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 4 patches (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill jacking point, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	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
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill \|7.1.1 \|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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN CXs year 1987

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