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G788 ONN

1989 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG788 ONN
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 140,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 140,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 140,794 miles

STRONG ADVISE: rear offside under arch, holed and corroded (weld repair from inside vehicle)

bonnet corroded and front wings deteriorated

both front doors corroded and holed

both headlamps discoloured and loose at brackets

engine gearbox oil leaks

front crossmember corroded and deteriorated

front offside outer c.v. boot cracked and worn

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 140,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: rear offside under arch, holed and corroded (weld repair from inside vehicle)

bonnet corroded and front wings deteriorated

both front doors corroded and holed

both headlamps discoloured and loose at brackets

engine gearbox oil leaks

front crossmember corroded and deteriorated

front offside outer c.v. boot cracked and worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear offside tyre has inside and outside edge wear

Pass 18 Apr 2014 135,791 miles

bonnet corroded badly

clutch pedal low

front foot brake slightly uneven on application

front nearside bottom ball joint dirt and dust cover split

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear inner wing to chasais corroded and repaired from inside

oil level on minimum

pedal rubbers worn

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2014 135,707 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

bonnet corroded badly

clutch pedal low

front foot brake slightly uneven on application

front nearside bottom ball joint dirt and dust cover split

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear inner wing to chasais corroded and repaired from inside

oil level on minimum

pedal rubbers worn

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,464 miles

STRONG ADVISE : bonnet holed and corroded

STRONG ADVISE: engine oil leaks

STRONG ADVISE: no readings on dip stick, oil level low

STRONG ADVISE: wheel alignment, cast and camper alignment to check both

Fail 12 Apr 2013 124,438 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE : bonnet holed and corroded

STRONG ADVISE: engine oil leaks

STRONG ADVISE: no readings on dip stick, oil level low

STRONG ADVISE: wheel alignment, cast and camper alignment to check both

Pass 17 Apr 2012 117,175 miles

battery low

brakes noisey on application

clutch and brake pedals have slight movement at housing pins and bushes

drivers door and passengers door hinges worn and alignment dropped slightly

front bonnet corroded

front nearside wheel trim missing

headlight adjusters worn

oil leaks, sump area

rear metal brake pipe at compensator corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 117,175 miles

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

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

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

battery low

brakes noisey on application

clutch and brake pedals have slight movement at housing pins and bushes

drivers door and passengers door hinges worn and alignment dropped slightly

front bonnet corroded

front nearside wheel trim missing

headlight adjusters worn

oil leaks, sump area

rear metal brake pipe at compensator corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 109,025 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front coil springs corroded and top strut bushes slight movement

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

front nearside headlight has water ingress

front nearside tyre has inside edge wear 155/r13c

pedal rubbers worn

slight movement at front nearside steering arm

slight movement at front nearside track rod end and rubbers split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,369 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,369 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 86,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2009 86,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,033 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,998 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 65,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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G788 ONN is a 1989 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1989 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 95,877 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 G788 ONN, 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 37 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G788 ONN is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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