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H257 BWV

1991 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,480 mi
Last recorded105,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 BWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,480 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 105,480 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 104,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel lines rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2023 104,814 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel lines rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2022 104,404 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 104,377 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rush powder coming from the joint but no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 101,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rush powder coming from the joint but no play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 98,961 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Perishing on outer side wall but no cords exposed.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front radiator support panel is corroding

nearside front inner wing is corroding behind battery

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,553 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,540 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Radiator leaking

rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,419 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

general body condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,419 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

general body condition

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,208 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,962 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 62,962 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre section of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,083 miles

Front discs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F outer sidelight not working

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,419 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,952 miles

bulkhead rusting around servo

front brake disc's rusting on edges

fuel pipes rusting

radiator leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2007 41,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

bulkhead rusting around servo

front brake disc's rusting on edges

fuel pipes rusting

radiator leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bulk head area corroding

front brake hose ends corroding

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,844 miles

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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H257 BWV is a 1991 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H257 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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H257 BWV is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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