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F710 VAF

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

199,839 mi
Last recorded199,839 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF710 VAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2023 199,839 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front under bonnet heavily corroded (foremost)

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passengers door heavily corroded (lower)

Nearside Outer centre nearside outer sill corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch heavily corroded/holed. rearmost.

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

Offside drivers door heavily corroded (lower)

Offside Rear lamp unit insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2022 199,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 198,897 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 198,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front interior view mirror detached from screen

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear exhaust tailpipe broken away

Offside Front corrosion to floorpan/chassis leg close to subframe rear mounting

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing at top of suspension mounting and area weakened

Offside Front drivers door exterior release button sticking

Fail 6 Apr 2020 198,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front interior view mirror detached from screen

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear exhaust tailpipe broken away

Offside Front corrosion to floorpan/chassis leg close to subframe rear mounting

Offside Front corrosion to inner wing at top of suspension mounting and area weakened

Offside Front drivers door exterior release button sticking

Pass 11 Apr 2019 196,885 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in top off wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 196,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in top off wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 196,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure at reat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision body (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill center (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in top of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 193,333 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 193,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 189,105 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 189,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,573 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,472 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 943,631 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 943,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,695 miles

n/s and o/s front track control arm to anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but no excessive play

Fail 24 Jan 2012 93,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front track control arm to anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but no excessive play

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes deteriorating

n/s and o/s front tyre walls perished and cracking

o/s rear tyre wall cut but cords not exposed

Fail 9 Feb 2011 93,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar to track control arm bushes deteriorating

n/s and o/s front tyre walls perished and cracking

o/s rear tyre wall cut but cords not exposed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear chassis crossmember under wheel arch corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear chassis crossmember under wheel arch corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2006 92,001 miles

vechicle track control arm bushes slightly worn. border line corrosion within prescribed and non prescribed areas not serious at this stage. Heavly coated undersill making inspection difficult.

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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F710 VAF is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 F710 VAF, 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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F710 VAF is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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