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J307 LMW

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,673 mi
Last recorded94,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ307 LMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,166 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear back plates corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 92,166 miles

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

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear back plates corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 89,990 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear back plates corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Rear back plates corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,538 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 85,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brake linings not checked also tyre pressures not checked /also wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not due to trims fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,941 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

rear brake linings not checked also tyre pressures not checked /also wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not due to trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

unable to check wheel nuts and outer rims due to trims fitted/under vehicle badly corroded/

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,877 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil needs topping up

unable to check o/s/f wheel nuts and outer rim due to trim fitted

under vehicle badly corroded in some parts

wiper blade rubber not fully secure

Pass 20 Jul 2012 81,934 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil needs topping up

fuel pipes corroded /unable to check front wheel nuts and rims due to trims fitted/ plastic trim on bonnet insecure/ off side head lamp insecure/

no panel lights working/ unable to check front brake pads due to obstacles

there are some testable items unable to be fully check due to obstacles in the way

Fail 9 Jul 2012 81,934 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil needs topping up

fuel pipes corroded /unable to check front wheel nuts and rims due to trims fitted/ plastic trim on bonnet insecure/ off side head lamp insecure/

no panel lights working/ unable to check front brake pads due to obstacles

there are some testable items unable to be fully check due to obstacles in the way

Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

o/s/f lower ball joint gater split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,382 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint gater split

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,786 miles

advise front discs slightly pitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,786 miles

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

advise front discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside outer sill & offside front floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2008 62,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside outer sill & offside front floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,704 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 56,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise rear no plate loose

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,372 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 49,372 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 43,176 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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J307 LMW is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J307 LMW, 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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J307 LMW is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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