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G275 VAV

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 137,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2023 137,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2022 136,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 136,342 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 136,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification outer sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2017 133,633 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 133,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,104 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 123,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 121,895 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 121,894 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre splits all round

Pass 7 Jun 2013 116,731 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 116,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,864 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,925 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 112,924 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 112,190 miles

both outer sills freashly undersealed

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2010 112,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills freashly undersealed

both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2009 108,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 108,981 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 105,785 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 105,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 103,107 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 103,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 100,707 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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G275 VAV is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G275 VAV, 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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G275 VAV is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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