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C877 SWV

1986 Citroen C15

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Citroen C15109,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC877 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all from lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outter sills corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust corroded heavily

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes hanging on (o/s to point of binding)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes hanging on (o/s to point of binding)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,569 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake hanging on

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,568 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake hanging on

Fail 9 May 2014 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake warning lamp is on

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 2 May 2013 74,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,800 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 72,633 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tailpipe not clearing vehcle body

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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C877 SWV is a 1986 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1986 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 109,291 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C877 SWV, 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 40 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C877 SWV is a 1986 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 June 1986.

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