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F478 HYJ

1988 Citroen C15

Cream Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 HYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,767 miles

All tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2015 98,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery loose

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 95,330 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear bearing slight noise

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

chassis leg side of fuel pipes slightly corroded

compensator valve corroded

front disc slightly worn corroded rusty

fuel cap key sticking

rear coil spring mounting bushes deteriated but no exsessive movement

slight side to side movement in hand brake lever

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,650 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 96,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 96,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 91,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 91,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 87,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 87,418 miles

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

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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F478 HYJ is a 1988 Citroen C15 in Cream with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F478 HYJ, 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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F478 HYJ is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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