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H736 ECW

1991 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH736 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 121,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and reinforcing area under the drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area near the rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened the subframe/chassis is severely corroded to the extent that stability of the vehicle could be affected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak on the injector pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis near the rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis near the rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount is deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,159 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 121,159 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 119,481 miles

Nearside Front rackend worn

center rear cross member corroded but not seriously weekend and recetly welded and undersealed

floor and underside corroded,rear brake pipes coated in underseal

front chasssis and inner wings recently welded and under sealed

inner and outer sills corroded recently welded and undersealed

rear chassis recently welded and under sealed and corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 119,481 miles

Nearside Front rackend worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center rear cross member corroded but not seriously weekend and recetly welded and undersealed

floor and underside corroded,rear brake pipes coated in underseal

front chasssis and inner wings recently welded and under sealed

inner and outer sills corroded recently welded and undersealed

rear chassis recently welded and under sealed and corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 119,454 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis and wheel arch inner (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and floor and sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 113,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,889 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis both sides inner and outer and rear xmember (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor both sides and sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front slam panel upper (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor and sills and chassis both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 99,550 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2015 99,550 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 96,283 miles

nearside front inner track arm slight play

nearside+offside front tyres slight cracking

Fail 7 May 2014 96,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns & osf tyres cracking up

nsf inner track arm as slight play

Pass 3 May 2013 92,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 92,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 90,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 90,712 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,711 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 86,890 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 82,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 73,020 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 73,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 16 May 2007 67,386 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 60,834 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 60,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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H736 ECW is a 1991 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 H736 ECW, 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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H736 ECW is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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