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G981 NRA

1989 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,369 mi
Last recorded107,369 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 NRA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,369 miles

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

in general under neath body / sills suspension parts corroded / repaired/ under sealed

Fail 7 Oct 2025 107,366 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near upper exhaust mounting marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

in general under neath body / sills suspension parts corroded / repaired/ under sealed

Fail 7 Jul 2025 107,361 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

in general under neath body / sills suspension parts corroded / repaired/ under sealed

Pass 21 Dec 2020 107,227 miles

corrosion to both rear springs

corrosion to osf spring

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 19 Dec 2020 107,227 miles

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Top mount incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both rear springs

corrosion to osf spring

oil residue on engine and gearbox

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Jul 2019 106,394 miles

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

signs of welding

Pass 6 Jul 2018 104,003 miles

osr tyre sidewall very damaged on inside edge nearly at cords

signs of welding on both sills

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,906 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 103,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 102,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,886 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember but not within the prescribed area

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,876 miles

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

corrosion to rear crossmember but not within the prescribed area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,439 miles

both front flex hoses starting to peresh.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 89,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front flex hoses starting to peresh.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 87,075 miles

abnormal wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,865 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 76,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 73,279 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 73,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G981 NRA is a 1989 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G981 NRA, 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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G981 NRA is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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