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J131 FWS

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,726 mi
Last recorded65,726 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 65,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 65,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 63,212 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 60,494 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 60,484 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,704 miles

Baulkhead area corroding

Front brakes slightly binding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside and nearside front inner and outer sill panel areas corroding

Offside and nearside front inner wing areas corroding

Offside rear inner wheel arch area corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,704 miles

Baulkhead area corroding

Exhaust system not adequately supported Temporary cable tied up rear mountings (7.1.1)

Front brakes slightly binding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside and nearside front inner and outer sill panel areas corroding

Offside and nearside front inner wing areas corroding

Offside rear inner wheel arch area corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,779 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

some corrosion to front panels

Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,779 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

some corrosion to front panels

Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,200 miles

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

slight corrosion in front panel and bulk head

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion in front panel and bulk head

Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 55,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 168,465 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2011 168,460 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 164,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 164,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 159,444 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2009 159,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 149,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 136,916 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 133,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 133,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

ALTERNATOR BELT DEFECTIVE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATEDETERIORATING

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

oil leak

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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J131 FWS is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 92,315 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 J131 FWS, 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 34 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J131 FWS is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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