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G511 XAE

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

123,358 mi
Last recorded123,358 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,358 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 123,357 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door pillar nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,996 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Visable ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Repairs around suspension mounting areas adequate enough for MOT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 122,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Bottom of suspension strut tower corroded whole visable (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting point corroded and fractured with a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Visable ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 122,742 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 122,732 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both front top mount excessively worn, extremely rough on rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering belt frayed

Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,845 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,116 miles

Front Corrosion on scuttle panel

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

Nearside Front Corrosion under inner wing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,647 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 123,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,549 miles

brake servo vacuum rubber hose is partially collapsing under pressure, servo function does not appear to be impaired

Fail 25 Sep 2018 121,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested rear brakes not working (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,086 miles

Front both front tyre side wall perished

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

Front coil spring corroded both front spring (2.4.C.1b)

Front top cross member corroded away

Rear coil spring corroded both rear spring (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

under vehicle very corroded all over

Fail 18 Nov 2017 119,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired corroded stuck (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim not tested due to both headlamp loose (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill hole within 30 cm of rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front both front tyre side wall perished

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

Front coil spring corroded both front spring (2.4.C.1b)

Front top cross member corroded away

Rear coil spring corroded both rear spring (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

under vehicle very corroded all over

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,860 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

holes around top of windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2016 118,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired valve springs snapped (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor holed (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

holes around top of windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2015 118,802 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 118,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 118,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Nov 2013 118,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 115,552 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 115,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 113,604 miles

corrosion in both front inner wings,

nearside front flasher lamp loose .

Fail 16 Sep 2011 113,598 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion in both front inner wings,

nearside front flasher lamp loose .

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 113,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

key not available to open fuel filler cap

Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,819 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 110,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 108,837 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r & o/s/r chassis slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,977 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nsr and osr chassis slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2005 106,609 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 106,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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G511 XAE is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 G511 XAE, 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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G511 XAE is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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