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F511 XLJ

1989 Citroen C15

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

8,924 mi
Last recorded8,924 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 8,924 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door check (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength os inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 8,269 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 8,268 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,851 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,851 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 98,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sills have signs of corrosion but not excessive

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills have signs of corrosion but not excessive

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 96,154 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2009 93,307 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 93,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,131 miles

Coolant leak

HEADLIGHT REFLECTORS DULL....ALL TYRES SIDE WALL CRACKING.SHOULD BE REINFORCED TYRES,

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 86,114 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 86,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 83,434 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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F511 XLJ is a 1989 Citroen C15 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 F511 XLJ, 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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F511 XLJ is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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