c5 suspension

[myglaren]

Right Malcolm - I was trying to think of that but the forgetory got the better of me, as usual.

[myglaren]

Right Malcolm - I was trying to think of that but the forgetory got the better of me, as usual.

'Forgetery' .... nice one Steve, must try to remember that one for future

Ha Ha

Nicked from another member, posted earlier this week IIRC.

[Citroenmad]

A experienced MOT tester will examine Citroen hydraulics outwith the strict interpretation of procedure, and wipe down a suspicious area to see if it weeps.

In my experience there are not enough of these about!

Most MOT testing places around here turn their noses up at large Citroens.

I agree with Ben, Citroens should to be tested by someone who has a bit of knowledge about them. Both to avoid mistakes like this and also to spot things which are going to be a problem, as I have known things to be overlooked as the tester didn't really know what they were looking for.

[citronut]

Right Malcolm - I was trying to think of that but the forgetory got the better of me, as usual.

thats ok hun i think there called senior moment, i have them all the time

[Bob1954]

A experienced MOT tester will examine Citroen hydraulics outwith the strict interpretation of procedure, and wipe down a suspicious area to see if it weeps.

In my experience there are not enough of these about!

Most MOT testing places around here turn their noses up at large Citroëns.

I agree with Ben, Citroëns should to be tested by someone who has a bit of knowledge about them. Both to avoid mistakes like this and also to spot things which are going to be a problem, as I have known things to be overlooked as the tester didn't really know what they were looking for.

Absolutely agreed, and although Citroens have their peculiarities, by the book mentality has supplanted experience and common sense generally for ALL cars IMHO.
A sensible and knowledgable tester or mechanic are an increasingly rare breed these days, and procedures have become the norm.
It often strikes me that this forum probably contains more knowledge on Citroens than the average dealership...... That is progress ?
Ho hum

[Citroenmad]

It often strikes me that this forum probably contains more knowledge on Citroëns than the average dealership...... That is progress ?
Ho hum

I would say it definitely contains more knowledge on Citroens than all the UK Citroen dealerships put together. I can not imagine what a dealership would try and do to fix a Xantia Activas shuffle, they probably dont even know what one is now.