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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN CXs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:58.10%
(The average a petrol CITROEN CX year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:506 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|43
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|42
Horn not working |1.6.2a|28
Brake pipe excessively corroded22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated15
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Registration plate lamp issues12
Registration plate issues11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault8
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|6
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|2
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT TOO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL OUTRIGGERS FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ALL SEAT MOUNTS UNDERSIDE FLOOR PANELS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR ARCH/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR ARCH/CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Offside Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation PARK BRAKE CABLE FOWLING WHEEL (1.1.15 (d))1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn |2.5.C.1c|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit |4.11 |c| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking |5.3.5 |c||1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill |5.2.6|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to floor |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front brake disc cracked |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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 Inner Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel |3.1.6c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety suspension (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Front Fluid suspension accumulator displaced |2.4.D.1a|1
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Towbar component insecure |6.6.1|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Offside 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 Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point/sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush |2.5.B.2b|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure |6.2.B.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear brake binding1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|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
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|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
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Fluid suspension leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe between manifold & flexy pipe |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking Small L.H.M. Leak. |2.4.D.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|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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