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G983 SWV

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,477 mi
Last recorded136,477 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 136,477 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play in outer bush

Pass 24 Mar 2010 133,857 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES PERISHED.

OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.

OFFSIDE TYRE NOT COMMERCIAL RATED

TOW BALL REMOVED BUT BRACKET STILL IN PLACE AND BOLTED ONLY TO FIBRE GLASS BODY

Fail 23 Mar 2010 133,857 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES PERISHED.

OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOT SPLIT.

OFFSIDE TYRE NOT COMMERCIAL RATED

Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,316 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE NOT COMMERCIAL RATED

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS STARTING TO PERISH

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT

Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,635 miles

O/S INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT

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

SLIGHT FRAYING ON O/S/F SEATBELT

Fail 5 Mar 2008 117,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT

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

SLIGHT FRAYING ON O/S/F SEATBELT

Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,530 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s inner cv gaiter spilt

Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,227 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 106,227 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G983 SWV is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G983 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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What year was G983 SWV registered?

G983 SWV is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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