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G516 XAE

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,252 mi
Last recorded64,252 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,252 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 63,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,215 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 61,212 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 60,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,894 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,892 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,136 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 58,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,036 miles

both headlight aims on lower limit

n/s/r light lense cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyre perished and cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyre perished and cracking on side walls

both headlight aims on lower limit

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,558 miles

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

front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

rear exhaust rubber missing but still supported

Fail 8 Aug 2013 56,558 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

rear exhaust rubber missing but still supported

Pass 2 Sep 2012 55,920 miles

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

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2012 55,920 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2011 494,913 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f has slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,631 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,631 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,956 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 37,049 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,343 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 32,343 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

o/s/f top strut mount play

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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G516 XAE is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G516 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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G516 XAE is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 15 June 1990.

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