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J493 UAN

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 UAN
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 97,415 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 97,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,113 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 92,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,705 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,216 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 86,190 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,808 miles

Oil leak

ex rubber missing at rear

front discs rusty and pitting

n/s headlight bit loose

o/s headlight slight damage

small cracks in all tyre side walls

Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,808 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

ex rubber missing at rear

front discs rusty and pitting

n/s headlight bit loose

o/s headlight slight damage

small cracks in all tyre side walls

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 69,026 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,117 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 66,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J493 UAN is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J493 UAN, 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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J493 UAN is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 23 April 1992.

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