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DIG 9047

1996 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Citroen C1595,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 9047
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 79,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,184 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated (cracking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlight deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 78,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded slightly

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated (cracking

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2020 77,677 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,903 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,711 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,271 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 75,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre starting top split/tear ,advise urgent replacement

o/s/r tyre starting to split & badly chaffed/worn on inner sidewall, advise urgent attention

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,216 miles

nsr slight brake bind

osf tyre perished attension needed

rusting exhaust system

rusting os outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,623 miles

corrosion started across bulkhead and os outer sill

Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,623 miles

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

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

corrosion started across bulkhead and os outer sill

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,978 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Brake pedal antislip cover worn

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/R tyre has been chaffed on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2012 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Brake pedal antislip cover worn

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/R tyre has been chaffed on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,552 miles

n/s/r tyre perished around circumfarence of outer sidewall

unable to clearly see rear flexi hoses apear to have been changed recently

Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

n/s/r tyre perished around circumfarence of outer sidewall

unable to clearly see rear flexi hoses apear to have been changed recently

Fail 13 Jul 2010 72,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,614 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,803 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,013 miles

advise perrishing osr tyre

advise slight perrishing osf and rear brake hoses

Pass 10 Jul 2007 68,096 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 67,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise perrishing nsr and osr brake hoses

advise perrishing osf brake hose attension needed

advise perrishing osr tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2006 65,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DIG 9047 is a 1996 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 95,451 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 DIG 9047, 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 30 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DIG 9047 is a 1996 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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