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H783 WYJ

1990 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,656 mi
Last recorded163,656 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Citroen C15101,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH783 WYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 163,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 161,325 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

slight corrosion to bulkhead, under bonnet.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 161,291 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Slight corrosion to bulkhead, underbonnet.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 157,550 miles

slight play in steering

front cross member holed/corroded

offside front wheel noisey when rotated

Fail 23 Feb 2012 157,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front cross member holed/corroded

offside front slam panel holed/corroded

offside front wheel noisey when rotated

slight play in steering

Pass 27 Jul 2010 156,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 156,083 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 152,510 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 152,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 146,612 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 146,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 142,072 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 135,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 135,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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H783 WYJ is a 1990 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H783 WYJ, 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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H783 WYJ is a 1990 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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