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J292 VUJ

1991 Citroen C15

Cream Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ292 VUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 95,227 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

welded / plated

Pass 12 Sep 2024 94,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

exhaust system is hangin low

underside has been plated and undersealed

Fail 4 Aug 2024 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust is hanging low and hitting anti roll bar

nsf top mount rough when rotated

underside has been plated and undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2024 94,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer body sill excessively corroded(lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body sill excessively corroded at rear axle mounting point(lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer body sill excessively corroded(lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body sill excessively corroded at rear axle mounting point(lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Advise corrosion in engine bay at bulkhead area

Exhaust system hanging low and fouling front anti-roll bar

Lower engine mounting worn

Nearside front coil spring fouling inner wheel arch

Nearside front top strut mount rough in operation

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Steering rack rough in operation

Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,859 miles

underside plated and undersealed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,820 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE AND SEVERAL OTHER AREAS PLATED SEALED AND UNDERSEALED

Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective INNSECURE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective INNSECURE (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength X MEMBER AT REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FRONT BULKHEAD (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,100 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 89,100 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 87,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2016 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 85,675 miles

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 85,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 81,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,552 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,551 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,239 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front lower panel corroded

offside inner rear sill corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,239 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outer sills corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front lower panel corroded

offside inner rear sill corroded

rear chassis corroded

slight noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,004 miles

front coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2012 70,943 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,174 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,810 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,423 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,152 miles

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2006 63,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

surface rust on under side of vehicle

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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J292 VUJ is a 1991 Citroen C15 in Cream with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 J292 VUJ, 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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J292 VUJ is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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