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F797 JWV

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,359 mi
Last recorded140,359 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF797 JWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2006 140,359 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear door step insecure

o/s door and pillar repaired with filler

this vehicle has excessive amount of rust and repaired with filler and coverd with underseal, this vehicle in the opinion of tester is unroadworthy

Pass 18 Oct 2005 140,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 140,289 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable worn at n/s rear tyre.

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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F797 JWV is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F797 JWV, 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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What year was F797 JWV registered?

F797 JWV is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 22 November 1988.

Is F797 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F797 JWV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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