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J639 EMX

1991 Citroen C15

Beige Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

85,301 mi
Last recorded85,301 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ639 EMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 85,301 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link rod missing (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,718 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 84,715 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 83,355 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,030 miles

Front slight corrosion above w/screen , round aeriel

Front slight corrosion top of door frame (both sides)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion to headlamp surround (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front cv boot fouling subframe

Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holes on both sides of box section in front of rear axle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to front brake hub from chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres perished sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,943 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 82,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,971 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,964 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

excessive corrosion to nearside front outer sill

excessive corrosion to offside front outer sill

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,145 miles

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2011 78,052 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc inner face

Fail 3 Nov 2011 78,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc inner face

Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,939 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perrished

rear X member very rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perrished

rear X member very rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 69,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 69,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,792 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2005 59,629 miles

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

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2005 59,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

off side door mirror cracked

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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J639 EMX is a 1991 Citroen C15 in Beige with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 J639 EMX, 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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J639 EMX is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 August 1991.

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