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G971 SWV

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,954 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 79,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,925 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 78,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 78,558 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f anti- roll bar to track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 77,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,449 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,974 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,974 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 75,654 miles

Rear Exhaust rubbers split

Pass 6 May 2014 74,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,527 miles

leak off pipes poorly routed

n/s/f inner cv agiter starting to perrish

oil leak

slight roughnwess to rear wheels

Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,526 miles

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

leak off pipes poorly routed

n/s/f inner cv agiter starting to perrish

oil leak

slight roughnwess to rear wheels

Pass 14 May 2012 68,253 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 68,245 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside 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)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,242 miles

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

both front discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,242 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2009 64,317 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,596 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

numberplate lights dim

Pass 10 May 2007 58,171 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 58,170 miles

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

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

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

ns no plate lamp dirty

os no plate lamp dirty

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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G971 SWV is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 G971 SWV, 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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G971 SWV is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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