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D316 TYJ

1986 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,675 mi
Last recorded147,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Citroen C15109,291 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD316 TYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 147,675 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r helper spring missing

Fail 16 Jun 2020 137,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r helper spring missing

Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,267 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 134,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear body support beam corroded but not within 30cm of any structual components

Fail 3 May 2012 134,095 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear body support beam corroded but not within 30cm of any structual components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 134,075 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2011 131,385 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise bad corrosin on front inner door sills.

advise on condtion of front headlamp reflectors.

advise on corrosion around tow bar mounting area.

advise on perished fuel filler pipe.

advise slight movement in steering rack.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 18 May 2011 131,385 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise bad corrosin on front inner door sills.

advise on condtion of front headlamp reflectors.

advise on corrosion around tow bar mounting area.

advise on perished fuel filler pipe.

advise slight movement in steering rack.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 7 May 2010 130,821 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 May 2010 130,821 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,654 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 126,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 123,511 miles

o/s/sill

Pass 18 Oct 2006 117,911 miles

All advisory notes made on original test yesterday still applicable.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 117,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion at rear of n/s and o/s rear inner wings not in any prescribed area.

Corrosion at rear of n/s outer sill withstands thumb pressure.

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Interior rear view mirror missing.

Not much reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,420 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 108,420 miles

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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D316 TYJ is a 1986 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D316 TYJ, 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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D316 TYJ is a 1986 Citroen C15, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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