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E161 FWV

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 FWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,269 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

offside front door step corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,141 miles

all brake pipes undersealed and hard to access

both rear cross member outer edges corroded but not in a prescribed area

welded repair to offside rear cross member hard access due to underseal

Fail 29 Nov 2007 74,141 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes undersealed and hard to access

both rear cross member outer edges corroded but not in a prescribed area

welded repair to offside rear cross member hard access due to underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,846 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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E161 FWV is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 91,095 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 E161 FWV, 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 38 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E161 FWV registered?

E161 FWV is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 6 July 1988.

Is E161 FWV safe to buy?

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