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G653 SNJ

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG653 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,278 miles

nearside and offside front rollbar bushes worn

wiper blade needs renewing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside and offside front rollbar bushes worn

wiper blade needs renewing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 99,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 97,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,420 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 97,173 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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)

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside sill corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside front A post corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 91,195 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,871 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 86,871 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,534 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,534 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,877 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 79,876 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,448 miles

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

noise on N/S/F wheel when rotated backwards

Pass 8 Nov 2005 71,514 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 71,514 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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G653 SNJ is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G653 SNJ, 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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G653 SNJ is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 9 January 1990.

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