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H256 BWV

1991 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 99,467 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,100 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 96,109 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 95,661 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mounts Perished

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

vehicle body sill (s) covered in underbody sealant n/s & o/s

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,525 miles

Coolant leak From radiator. ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very greasy. (slight leak ?? ) (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill area holed .in none prescribed area.

Nearside Rear TYRE slightly perished in tread pattern ,

Fail 3 Apr 2018 80,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure Glass lens loose. (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch . front of, holed . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure wobbles . (1.7.3)

Coolant leak From radiator. ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very greasy. (slight leak ?? ) (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower outer sill area holed .in none prescribed area.

Nearside Rear TYRE slightly perished in tread pattern ,

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,595 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 77,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet and doors corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet and doors corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,205 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 75,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,875 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,385 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,380 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion at front

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion at rear

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,207 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion at front

o/s outer sill showing signs of corrosion at rear

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,934 miles

note corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,928 miles

Bulkhead panel is showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 63,927 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Bulkhead panel is showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,001 miles

Front number plate is distorted but legible.

Pedal box mounting prescribed area is showing signs of corrosion.

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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H256 BWV is a 1991 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 98,015 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 H256 BWV, 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 35 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H256 BWV is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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