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G527 XAE

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,794 mi
Last recorded177,794 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 XAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 177,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber top mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber top mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 177,727 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion shock absorber top mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shock absorber top mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and damaged (5.2.6)

Rear suspension general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2017 177,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not pulling belt slack (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion shock absorber top mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion shock absorber top mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and damaged (5.2.6)

Rear suspension general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 177,637 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 177,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 174,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 173,206 miles

binding on front brakes

brake servo action reduced

nearside bulk head corroded

offside handbrake cable badly deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight wear on rear radius arms

Fail 10 Jun 2014 173,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

binding on front brakes

brake servo action reduced

nearside bulk head corroded

offside handbrake cable badly deteriorated

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight wear on rear radius arms

Pass 10 Jun 2013 172,579 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking and perishing

offside rear chassis repared by welding

Pass 25 Jun 2012 172,553 miles

both rear handbrake cables rubbing through on brackets

bottom engine mount bush deterated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 172,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

both rear handbrake cables rubbing through on brackets

bottom engine mount bush deterated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 167,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 162,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 157,585 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 157,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 149,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 149,174 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 139,295 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 139,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 137,752 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

Inner C.V split and leaking.

Slight play steering rack/track control arm.

Brake pedal goes a long way dow towards the floor.

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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G527 XAE 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 G527 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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G527 XAE is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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