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H418 YWV

1991 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,392 mi
Last recorded105,392 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH418 YWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 105,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner discs piutted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

osf outer cv boot small split

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,024 miles

Both sills heavily undersealed

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective NEAR FAIL !!!!!!! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 103,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 17 Jul 2023 103,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,317 miles

Both inner and outer sills slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 May 2021 99,097 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Inner CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2021 99,097 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Outer CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 96,314 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 96,309 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlight condensated

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

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 96,309 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlight condensated

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

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 96,303 miles

Front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 96,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 96,303 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,303 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2016 96,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lights (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch missing aim switch (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 96,303 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 96,052 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 96,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,571 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 94,943 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,183 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 93,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,774 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 86,591 miles

offside outer body sill corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2007 86,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

offside outer body sill corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,172 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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H418 YWV 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 60.7%.

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 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 H418 YWV, 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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H418 YWV is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 January 1991.

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