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H988 GTA

1991 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 GTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,378 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 121,378 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 119,388 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 119,388 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to dip headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 113,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread deteriorating (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread deteriorating (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread deteriorating and worn on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 113,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread deteriorating (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread deteriorating (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread deteriorating and worn on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse lights not working (none mot requirement this year 1991)

Pass 16 May 2019 103,581 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 103,581 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive camshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 96,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 93,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to crack in treads 155-13

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,072 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

handbrake requires attention

Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,608 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres perished not to ply or cords

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,559 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,541 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 88,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,132 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 87,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 85,259 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 85,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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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H988 GTA is a 1991 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H988 GTA, 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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H988 GTA is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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