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K186 VEL

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 92,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe incorrect repair split pin used (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both axle mounting points o,s and n,s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater not working both n,s and o,s on wings (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill at axle mount point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o,s and n,s chassis at axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering axle mount supports (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both front o,s and n,s (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front lower radiator support holed and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at axle mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member poor repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet edge heavily corroded poor repair

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,583 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 88,032 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,437 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded nearside and offside

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,869 miles

Rear cross member corroded nearside and offside

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 63,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,357 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,004 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,637 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,453 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel hose to fuel inj pump perished

Fail 17 Jun 2009 58,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

fuel hose to fuel inj pump perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,515 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 56,507 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 54,527 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 52,518 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 52,518 miles

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

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

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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K186 VEL is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K186 VEL, 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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K186 VEL is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 October 1992.

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