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J226 JOW

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,218 mi
Last recorded115,218 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 JOW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,218 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Dashboard slightly insecure

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

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

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

Slight play in lower engine mount

Spare tyre has cord exposed

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Doesnt turn on any lights (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Cant inspect brake pads due to wheel style

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Dashboard slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Slight play in lower engine mount

Spare tyre has cord exposed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,009 miles

both sills soft

dash including speedo and switches insecure

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

o/s/f brake effort slow

slight interaction at n/s/r lights

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 109,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake effort slow

slight interaction at n/s/r lights

slight oil leak

n/s/f inner wing corroded and holed

both sills soft

dash including speedo and switches insecure

front reg plate damaged

Fail 15 May 2017 104,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres perished

horn note poor

n/s/f and o/s/f control arm bushes perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 96,587 miles

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

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides inner wheel arches holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch end cap holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure retaining device rotted away (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,576 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/ outer sill corroded

unable to remove fuel cap to inspect seal (locked)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/ outer sill corroded

unable to remove fuel cap to inspect seal (locked)

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 96,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,185 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,168 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 91,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 84,625 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J226 JOW is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J226 JOW, 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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J226 JOW is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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