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G989 SWV

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,495 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 100,487 miles

Nearside Front Body obviously not squarely located on chassis (6.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body obviously not squarely located on chassis (6.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,487 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,622 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 97,556 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 97,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,216 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2013 93,006 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,936 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,595 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,595 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 77,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 76,867 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 76,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G989 SWV is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G989 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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G989 SWV is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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