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G271 SMX

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,224 mi
Last recorded138,224 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 138,224 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 138,173 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 137,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 137,354 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 137,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 135,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

thick underseal and corrosion in general underside

Fail 10 May 2019 135,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

thick underseal and corrosion in general underside

Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre join (7.1.2)

repairs to front exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 134,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,979 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 129,924 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 129,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake overhaul

Pass 18 Dec 2007 129,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear coil springs weak brake service drivers door corrosion could become dagerous

Pass 5 Dec 2006 128,502 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 128,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

brake overhaul head lamp reflectors poor

Pass 7 Dec 2005 118,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 118,977 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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G271 SMX is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1990 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 101,292 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 G271 SMX, 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 36 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G271 SMX is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 March 1990.

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