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G29 GCW

1990 Citroen C15

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

48,611 mi
Last recorded48,611 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 GCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 48,611 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner wheelarches and panel at headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated x2 nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 nearside and offside strut mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 nearside and offside-inner wheelarch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 nearside and offside spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2024 48,433 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 n/s and o/s strut mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 n/s and o/s-sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jul 2024 48,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 n/s and o/s strut mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 n/s and o/s-sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,861 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded - nsf engine bay (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s and o/s undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit - 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 47,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes in arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door hinges worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub-frame rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 46,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty stuck on (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door hinges worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub-frame rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 45,504 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake is slightly binding

offside front tyre is becoming perished

Pass 28 May 2014 42,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre is becoming perished

offside rear wheel bearing is becoming worn

Pass 24 May 2013 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2013 41,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre is becoming perished

rear exhaust is damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2012 40,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre is becoming perished

rear exhaust is damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,660 miles

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

Oil leak

advise front tyres starting to perrish

advise nearside rear tyre not reinforced

offside head light insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2011 38,655 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside head light insecure

Oil leak

advise front tyres starting to perrish

advise nearside rear tyre not reinforced

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,135 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,580 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,236 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 19,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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G29 GCW is a 1990 Citroen C15 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G29 GCW, 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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G29 GCW is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 January 1990.

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