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MOT History from tests of electric CITROEN DS5s year 2012

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mot history
Pass percent:75.00%
(The average a electric CITROEN DS5 year 2012 passes without issue)
Based on:1,308 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively54
Registration plate lamp issues49
Headlamp aim out of alignment29
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))24
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))12
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))9
Registration plate issues7
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|4
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative |4.1.6 |a| |ii||3
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Rear brake binding3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))3
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective |1.7.2|2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
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|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.2.2 |g||2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage missing (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage disconnected (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp self leveling sensor rod disconected (4.1.5 (a))1
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road swept zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |7.1.2 |e||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Lower rear arm (bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured |5.2.2 |a||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |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
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible |4.1.4 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Oil leaking excessively from engine Whole underside wet with dirty oil and oil dripping from engine undertray. |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Emissions not tested hybrid |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Direction indicator not working on mirror |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS WIRE DONE PRS!!!! |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT.. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.4.1 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater of |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaiter insecure |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release washer inside |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear 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 Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refitted bulb and rechecked aim . (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached |5.3.4 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |1.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative |4.1.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative |4.1.5 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf blocked |8.2.2.2 |g||1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Outer 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 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
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure and rod not attached |4.1.5 |a||1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All four |3.5.1i|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |1.1.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Damaged (4.1.5 (a))1
Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar link top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))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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