MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN DSs year 1972

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Pass percent:71.44%

(The average a petrol CITROEN DS year 1972 passes without issue)

Based on:1,033 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	38
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	15
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Registration plate lamp issues	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	5
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Brake pipe excessively corroded	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp broken \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure BOTH bolts \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	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
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Both front \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
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
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
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	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
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering system fouling column uj fouling on water pipe \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play relay box \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened pipe that runs underneath vehicle crushed \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))	1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure \|7.2.1\|	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 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 Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIC \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIC \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking \|5.3.5 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking \|5.3.5 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Inner 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 Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper. \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm IDLER BOX \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Braking system leaking n/s brake contaminated ?? \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet safety catch inopperative \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))	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
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected suspension gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	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 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
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 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
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component leaking \|5.3.5 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	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
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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
Fuel pipe leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect. \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up incorrect. \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering stiff not returning to central (2.1.5 (c) (ii))	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure nut loose \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking lhm \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.7.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittantly \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on all the time with sidelights \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Position lamp switch missing \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	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 DSs year 1972

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