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F804 JWV

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,351 mi
Last recorded129,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 JWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,351 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns+os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns+os doors corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 129,351 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated ns+os (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure ns+os (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns+os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

ns+os doors corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s + o/s front doors corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,339 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s + o/s front doors corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2018 129,339 miles

Headlamp insecure n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed n/s + o/s (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s + o/s front doors corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,339 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s + o/s bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,329 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 May 2016 129,324 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 129,322 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f a post corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 127,413 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 24 Apr 2015 127,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

advise general corrosion taking effect

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,906 miles

offside front floor corroded but outside perscribed areas

Fail 22 Apr 2013 125,905 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front floor corroded but outside perscribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2012 125,692 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

slight bind front brakes

various welding patches

Fail 13 Apr 2012 125,682 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

slight bind front brakes

various welding patches

Fail 22 Mar 2012 125,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 120,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 120,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 118,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S front brake slight binding

Slight rust to N/S front chassis leg

Fail 5 Jun 2009 118,046 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S front brake slight binding

Slight rust to N/S front chassis leg

Pass 25 Jun 2008 117,869 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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F804 JWV is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F804 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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F804 JWV is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 November 1988.

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