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G166 GPW

1989 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 GPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,600 miles

N/S Rear sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 80,600 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S Rear sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,169 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 77,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,920 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 68,914 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR FIBREGLASS EXTENTION TO REAR VALANCE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS MEMBER

STONE CHIP WITHIN M,O,T LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR FIBREGLASS EXTENTION TO REAR VALANCE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS MEMBER

STONE CHIP WITHIN M,O,T LIMITS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SURFACE CUTS IN NSR TYRE

Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,188 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SURFACE CUTS IN NSR TYRE

Pass 15 May 2007 59,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 53,917 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 53,917 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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G166 GPW is a 1989 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G166 GPW, 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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G166 GPW is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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