Recorded in
2.0% 99% fail
of every MOT test in our data — 2,186,705 records across 1,272 models.
Suspension → Coil spring fractured or broken
The Coil spring fractured or broken MOT failure is recorded in 2.0% of all MOT tests in the DVSA data — 2,186,705 records across 1,272 models. A typical repair costs £25–£65. This page explains what the item means, how testers write it down, what a repair usually involves and Renault Modus records it most often for its size.
Advisory only
0%
were noted without failing the car.
Typical cost
£25–£65
Usually a DIY or independent-garage job. Estimate, fitted where needed.
What Coil spring fractured or broken means on an MOT
Coil spring fractured or broken is an MOT inspection item in the suspension section of the manual. The tester records it when they see the condition the description names — here, when coil spring fractured or broken. A fractured, detached or seriously weakened coil spring fails the car; the manual treats it as a structural item. The failure is reported against that rule, so the page uses the tester's own wording.
How common is Coil spring fractured or broken on an MOT?
Recorded in 2.0% of every MOT test in our data — 2,186,705 records across 1,272 models. That is 2% in every hundred tests, which puts Coil spring fractured or broken in the middle of the items testers record.
Of the 2,186,705 records for this item, 98.9% of the records are a fail (Major or Dangerous), 1.1% were put right at the test and recorded as rectified.
Other things testers write about this item
Testers do not all write the same thing. These are the exact DVSA strings from the records for this item, each with how many tests it was written on — the page's keyword vocabulary comes straight from them.
- Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened — 4,052,861 records
- Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened — 35,299 records
- Leaf spring fractured — 23,214 records
- Coil spring insecure — 11,242 records
- Coil spring with an unsafe modification — 7,654 records
- Leaf spring main leaf fractured — 5,779 records
What does it cost to fix Coil spring fractured or broken?
A typical repair on this item costs £25–£65 at UK prices, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. The bracket is our estimate from reported prices and parts, rather than a DVSA figure — see how it is built on the method page.
How the price brackets are built · full repair cost list · add it to your fail-sheet total.
Models that record Coil spring fractured or broken most often
As a rate of each model's own tests, Renault Modus and Citroen DS3 lead the list: Renault Modus records it on 8.1% of its tests. The rate, not the volume, is what matters here — a model with 20,000 tests can outrank one with a million.
| # | Model | Rate | Tests | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renault Modus | 8.1% | 49,465 | — |
| 2 | Citroen DS3 | 8.0% | 290,266 | — |
| 3 | Renault Laguna | 7.4% | 36,948 | — |
| 4 | Vauxhall Meriva | 7.1% | 348,201 | 3.6× · year by year → |
| 5 | Peugeot Rcz | 6.9% | 39,506 | — |
| 6 | Renault Grand Scenic | 6.8% | 83,873 | 3.4× · year by year → |
| 7 | Peugeot Bipper | 6.8% | 76,011 | 3.4× · year by year → |
| 8 | Citroen DS4 | 6.8% | 40,514 | — |
| 9 | Renault Scenic | 6.7% | 145,797 | 3.4× · year by year → |
| 10 | Fiat Bravo | 6.7% | 20,488 | — |
| 11 | Citroen Nemo | 6.6% | 54,480 | — |
| 12 | Mercedes-Benz Clc | 6.6% | 33,693 | — |
| 13 | Renault Megane | 6.4% | 411,704 | 3.2× · year by year → |
| 14 | Renault Clio | 6.3% | 1,261,250 | 3.2× · year by year → |
| 15 | Vauxhall Astravan | 6.0% | 30,363 | — |
| 16 | Alfa Romeo Mito | 5.9% | 73,057 | — |
| 17 | Vauxhall Vectra | 5.7% | 117,307 | 2.9× · year by year → |
| 18 | Volkswagen Touareg | 5.6% | 121,838 | 2.8× · year by year → |
| 19 | Volvo V40 | 5.6% | 352,255 | 2.8× · year by year → |
| 20 | Vauxhall Insignia | 5.4% | 724,961 | — |
Which years of car record Coil spring fractured or broken
| Year | Recorded in |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 0.0% |
These are rates by year of registration from 2010 to 2023, not year of test, so the curve mostly reflects age — a recent car has barely been to a test station. Compare models at the same age instead.
Frequently asked questions about Coil spring fractured or broken
How common is Coil spring fractured or broken on an MOT?
It is recorded in 2.0% of all MOT tests — 2,186,705 records across 1,272 models.
Does Coil spring fractured or broken fail the MOT or just get an advisory?
98.9% of the records for it are a fail, 1.1% were fixed at the test, 0.0% are minor and 0.0% are advisories. In short, it is a fail (Major or Dangerous) most of the time.
Which cars record Coil spring fractured or broken most often?
Renault Modus and Citroen DS3 head the list, at a rate of each model's own tests — Renault Modus records it on 8.1%. Only models with at least 20,000 recorded tests are shown.
How much does it cost to fix Coil spring fractured or broken?
Typically £25–£65 fitted, and it is usually a DIY or independent-garage job. That is an estimate from reported prices, not a DVSA figure.
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