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E901 PEL

1988 Citroen C15

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 PEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,186 miles

age related corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 12 Aug 2022 90,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

age related corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Apr 2021 90,183 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/A post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 90,183 miles

Brake valve leaking front to rear brake pipe union loose (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/A post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 90,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel housing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel housing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected load valve (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2018 90,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 90,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear heel boards (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,663 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,501 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 89,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,099 miles

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

wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,131 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Severe corrosion in N/S outer sill

Fail 13 Sep 2013 82,087 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Severe corrosion in N/S outer sill

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,463 miles

Severe corrosion in N/S and O/S outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2012 80,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Severe corrosion in N/S and O/S outer sills

Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 78,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,008 miles

Slight bind on O/S front wheel

Fail 18 Aug 2009 73,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight bind on O/S front wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,901 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 70,901 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 67,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 67,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 66,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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E901 PEL is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 E901 PEL, 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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E901 PEL is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 March 1988.

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