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F778 XAF

1989 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,144 mi
Last recorded99,144 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 XAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,551 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL PIVOT WORN

CORROSION EVIDENT ROUND REAR ARCHES & REAR CROSS MEMBER

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRES TO UNDER SIDE

FRONT CROSS MEMBER & SUB FRAME CORRODEING

HEAD LIGHTS ADJUSTERS DAMAGED

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED & MOUNT CORRODEING

SEEMS TO BE A LOT OF NEGATIVE CAMBER ON REAR

Fail 13 Aug 2015 98,551 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,187 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,187 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,854 miles

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

corrosion evident on several places on body

Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

corrosion evident on several places on body

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s track rod end has slight lift

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,575 miles

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

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 89,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 80,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 74,183 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O S F DOOR PILLER CORRODED NEXT TO WING

Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 6,905 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2006 68,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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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F778 XAF 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 F778 XAF, 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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F778 XAF is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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