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E527 JDL

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 JDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 128,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 127,215 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 127,215 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 126,079 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,778 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,899 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 123,899 miles

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,305 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 123,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 122,310 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 122,310 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 121,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,434 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 120,434 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 116,239 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 116,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 111,556 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 111,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 109,230 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 109,230 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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E527 JDL is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 E527 JDL, 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 E527 JDL registered?

E527 JDL is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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