Hi All
This is just a quick question about MOT's
Yesterday i got my Xantia MOT'ed (it passed with no problem ) and the inspector connected a pressure gauge to some part of the Hydraulic system under the bonnet.
I asked him what he was doing, and he said "that they had to check the hydraulic system pressure on Citroen's as part of the MOT"
OK that does make a lot of sense to me, as so much depends on it.
I am just wondering if it is the same in England or any other country as it is here in Germany.
Tony
Hydraulic system Pressure Test In M.O.T ???
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Hydraulic system Pressure Test In M.O.T ???
Xantia 1.8i 8v Presige 1995 Left Hand Drive, 5 door hatchback
Where did he connect it ???
Although the idea of testing the pressure is good in principle, it can't be done without "disturbing" the hydraulic piping, and potentially causing leaks if they aren't careful about refitting the pipes just right.
In particular the large pipes coming off the regulator on some models use flanged type connectors without seals and they are quite fussy about the exact alignment of the pipe to prevent it leaking...
Here in New Zealand the MOT have absolutely *NO* idea about Citroen's..... some (but not all) stations will still even fail the rear brakes on an unloaded Citroen due to the automatic brake compensation, let alone do any Citroen specific tests...
Regards,
Simon
Although the idea of testing the pressure is good in principle, it can't be done without "disturbing" the hydraulic piping, and potentially causing leaks if they aren't careful about refitting the pipes just right.
In particular the large pipes coming off the regulator on some models use flanged type connectors without seals and they are quite fussy about the exact alignment of the pipe to prevent it leaking...
Here in New Zealand the MOT have absolutely *NO* idea about Citroen's..... some (but not all) stations will still even fail the rear brakes on an unloaded Citroen due to the automatic brake compensation, let alone do any Citroen specific tests...
Regards,
Simon
Simon
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Its not part of the test that I've ever heard of before!! If the system isn't pressurised, then the brakes and suspension won't work, and it'll fail on that but that would be obvious without the need for pressure testing, and the accumulator would be clicking like mad if pressure is very low anyway.
Testers are not allowed to dismantle anything, so where he connected it to, goodness knows.
If, for example, you have a fancy exhaust trim and the tester can't get the emissions probe in, then he has to fail the car on emissions as he's not permitted to remove the trim, even though it may only push on.......
Testers are not allowed to dismantle anything, so where he connected it to, goodness knows.
If, for example, you have a fancy exhaust trim and the tester can't get the emissions probe in, then he has to fail the car on emissions as he's not permitted to remove the trim, even though it may only push on.......
If he only took a minute to do it - there are 2 options :
1) later hydraulic Citroens sold in Germany have a special connector or pressure gauge fitted - not found in other countries.
2) he did not test the pressure - he just looked for any signs of leaks. Because opening a pressure line, inserting a Tee-piece, read off the pressure and clean up again the mess - would take at least some 15-20min's. There is no provision to read off the pressure on standard road Citroens.
Never heard about in UK, DK, Sweden, Norway or Finland.
You're sure you did not mis-understood what the tester told you ?
1) later hydraulic Citroens sold in Germany have a special connector or pressure gauge fitted - not found in other countries.
2) he did not test the pressure - he just looked for any signs of leaks. Because opening a pressure line, inserting a Tee-piece, read off the pressure and clean up again the mess - would take at least some 15-20min's. There is no provision to read off the pressure on standard road Citroens.
Never heard about in UK, DK, Sweden, Norway or Finland.
You're sure you did not mis-understood what the tester told you ?
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Seems the authorities in Germany have less of a clue about Citroen Mechanicals than Citroen dealers do.AndersDK wrote:If he only took a minute to do it - there are 2 options :
1) later hydraulic Citroens sold in Germany have a special connector or pressure gauge fitted - not found in other countries.
Thats exactly my question ! - as I've never heard of such things before 8)NiSk wrote:Hej Anders -
What do you mean by "later" Citroëns?
My '98 XM TD2.5 was originally sold in Germany. Where would I find this connector (if it's got one)?
//NiSk
Your german "born" '98 definately does not have such a "device" - and I think Tony is referring to something else.
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