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F228 LTO

1989 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 LTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,622 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle covered in underseal under side of car.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 981,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle covered in underseal under side of car.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle covered in underseal under side of car

Fail 16 Sep 2020 129,109 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Headlamp insecure glass insicure (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle covered in underseal under side of car

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

advise corrosion around windscreen

advise corrosion to both rear inner arches

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2019 128,915 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

advise corrosion around windscreen

advise corrosion to both rear inner arches

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2018 82,832 miles

bonnet corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorating

bonnet corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,749 miles

bonnet corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to body ( inner wheel arch area ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,677 miles

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

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

bonnet corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bonnet corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,630 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,628 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 726,187 miles

Oil leak

underbody has slight corrosion all over

Fail 27 Mar 2012 726,185 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

underbody has slight corrosion all over

Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all metal brake pipes rusting

vehicle heavy filler/underseal hard to inspect

osr chassis to box section holed

Pass 13 Jul 2007 124,129 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 124,129 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Aug 2006 122,617 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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F228 LTO is a 1989 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1989 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 95,877 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 F228 LTO, 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 37 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F228 LTO is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 4 July 1989.

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