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G843 WDL

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,266 mi
Last recorded176,266 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG843 WDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 176,266 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 174,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer sill area corroded

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

Offside Outer sill area corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front floor pan area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside, including welding repairs coated in Sealant

Fail 29 May 2024 174,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Floor pans rusty and covered in underseal

Front Coil springs weak and rusty

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 107,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater lamp inop

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 107,016 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Air in system, will pump up on tester to achieve acceptable performance (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lamp inop

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 107,016 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,487 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 105,479 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 103,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper parking on screen (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper parking on screen (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step (5.2.6)

Rear cross member corroded

condensation in head lights

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,226 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,713 miles

light corrosion on near side front inner sill

light corrosion on nerar side front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2012 92,975 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 92,974 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front springs rusty

rear axle mounts poor

rear x member corrded

underbody rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,536 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,878 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 86,878 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 86,854 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 86,854 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 85,948 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2007 85,948 miles

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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G843 WDL is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 G843 WDL, 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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G843 WDL is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 January 1990.

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