MOT failure · RFR #31009
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Total
9,046
Models
130
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.
- 01 Citroen C15 6.36%
- 02 Vauxhall Ampera 2.87%
- 03 Mercedes Benz Viano 2.74%
- 04 Isuzu TF 2.65%
- 05 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.62%
- 06 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Startline Tdi 2.29%
- 07 Chrysler Jeep Wrangler 1.85%
- 08 Ford Transit 290 Leader Ecoblue 1.67%
- 09 Renault Master Mm35 Business Dci 1.58%
- 10 Jeep Wrangler 1.52%
- 11 Renault Master Ll35 Business Dci 1.52%
- 12 Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue 1.51%
- 13 Mercedes Benz GL 320 1.48%
- 14 Volkswagen Crafter Cr35 Trendline Tdi 1.47%
- 15 BMW X3 1.32%
- 16 Citroen Relay 35 L2h2 Eprise Bhdi S/s 1.31%
- 17 Ford Transit 310 Trend Ecoblue 1.30%
- 18 Renault Master Lm35 Business + Dci 1.29%
- 19 Fiat Ducato 35 Maxi Multijet II 1.24%
- 20 Mercedes Benz ML 1.19%
- 21 Mercedes Benz CL 500 1.18%
- 22 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L2h2 Bhdi 1.11%
- 23 Ford Transit 350 Trend Ecoblue 1.06%
- 24 Volkswagen Sharan 1.05%
- 25 Man Tge 3.140 1.05%
- 26 BMW 114 1.04%
- 27 BMW X5 Xdrive45e M Sport Auto 0.94%
- 28 Mercedes ML 250 0.94%
- 29 BMW 1 Series 0.92%
- 30 BMW X6 0.91%
Top 30 by rate. 100 more models also logged this defect.
Cost orientation
Hard to predict in isolation — depends what's actually worn.
This defect doesn't map to a clean retail-part swap; ranges vary too widely without seeing the car. Use the estimator to bracket the all-in cost across the items most likely to surface alongside it.
Open estimator
Frequently asked.
- Why does a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative… fail an MOT?
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. Most commonly flagged on the Citroen C15. The DVSA's 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 a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative…?
- 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.