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J288 GSR

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,977 mi
Last recorded68,977 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 GSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,537 miles

slight play in steering rack at nearside

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,692 miles

rear panel rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,006 miles

rear cross member rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,251 miles

rear cross member rusty

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,053 miles

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

both step sills/sills rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,778 miles

corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

corrosion on o/s and n/s outer sill and doorstep areas

slight corrosion on brake pipes at limiting valve

Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,557 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s outer sill corroded & weak at rear

Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,070 miles

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

both front tyres nearing wear bands

both rear tyres slightly distorted

slight sweat from both front struts

Fail 20 Dec 2006 54,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres nearing wear bands

both rear tyres slightly distorted

slight sweat from both front struts

Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,653 miles

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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J288 GSR is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J288 GSR, 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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What year was J288 GSR registered?

J288 GSR is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 7 May 1992.

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