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BVZ 2797

1991 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,954 mi
Last recorded127,954 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVZ 2797
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,954 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2024 127,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 127,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bed mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bed mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 125,625 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 125,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp insecure (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sll (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section to axle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section to axle mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint front mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 123,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 123,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high insecure no adjustment (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer treads worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 121,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 121,232 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013
Fail 22 Jul 2013 119,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 118,536 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 118,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 117,779 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 117,699 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,405 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 91,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 79,235 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 79,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Citroen C15?

Based on 153,086 MOT tests across 16,950 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
4,448
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,950
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,845
Side repeater not working 8,654
Headlamp aim too low 7,959
Stop lamp not working 7,678
Headlamp insecure 6,419
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BVZ 2797 is a 1991 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1991 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 98,015 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C15 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,845 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BVZ 2797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C15 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BVZ 2797 registered?

BVZ 2797 is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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