MOT failure · RFR #30859
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Total
22
Models
7
Models most at risk.
Ranked by rate, not raw volume. A Fiesta shows every failure a lot because there are a lot of Fiestas. Rate = share of that model's own MOTs.
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Cost orientation
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Frequently asked.
- Why does windscreen washers not working or not… fail an MOT?
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. Most commonly flagged on the Citroen C4 Sense + Puretech S/s. UK MOT standards require this item to meet minimum safety thresholds — when it falls short, the tester logs it as a Major or Dangerous defect and the car fails outright.
- How much does it cost to fix windscreen washers not working or not…?
- Costs vary depending on the vehicle, region, and severity. Use our MOT cost estimator for typical UK garage rates across the most common failure items.
Real examples from owners.
Owner reports sourced from honestjohn.co.uk that mention keywords from this failure. Matched, not summarised.
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