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D521 XYJ

1987 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,575 mi
Last recorded127,575 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen C1588,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 XYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,575 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 127,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,110 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 126,474 miles

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

general underside corrosion inner and outer sills heavily plated and undersealed

slight blow front exhaust

temporary silencer strap

Pass 18 Jul 2019 175,816 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

heavily underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,333 miles

heavily welded and undersealed

temporary rear exh mounting

Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,304 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heavily welded and undersealed

temporary rear exh mounting

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,419 miles

temporary rear exhaust mounting

underside and sills heavily plated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2015 119,585 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

general underside corrosion

n/s headlight temporary fixed in position

temporary exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,585 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

general underside corrosion

n/s headlight temporary fixed in position

temporary exhaust system

Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,738 miles

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

general underside corrosion and extensively welded

rear temporary exhaust mounting

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 11,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 111,973 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers sun visor fixed in up position

general underside and outer sill corrosion

made up exhaust and temporary mounted

o/s/f floor welding repair from inside

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat loose

general underside corrosion

hand brake long travel

o/s/f floor welding repair from inside

Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,524 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 107,272 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 107,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 103,890 miles

temp repair to diesel leak

vechile exstensivley welded for previous mot

Pass 11 Jul 2008 101,232 miles

n/s/f bonnet hinge corroded

passenger seat missing

Fail 9 Jul 2008 101,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

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

driver door checkstrap fractured

o/s/f door corroded

passenger seat missing

n/s/f bonnet hinge corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2008 101,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

driver door checkstrap fractured

o/s/f door corroded

passenger seat missing

n/s/f bonnet hinge corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2006 100,764 miles

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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D521 XYJ is a 1987 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 D521 XYJ, 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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D521 XYJ is a 1987 Citroen C15, first registered on 20 May 1987.

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