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D379 WYJ

1987 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1987 Citroen C1588,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 174,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 174,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 174,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

water pipe fowling tyre on N/S/R

Pass 1 Apr 2009 172,730 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 172,730 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 170,608 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 170,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

water pipe rubb ing on near side rear wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2007 170,279 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 170,208 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure

wear in steering rack

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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D379 WYJ is a 1987 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1987 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.9% with a typical mileage of 88,606 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 D379 WYJ, 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 39 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D379 WYJ is a 1987 Citroen C15, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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