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K189 NDL

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

161,390 mi
Last recorded161,390 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 NDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 161,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight under-body surface rust.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 152,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 152,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 149,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,491 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER BROKEN (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRES TOUCHING WHEELS (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,738 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 73,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,189 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x 2 mounts at axle (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 Drums service recommended. (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 72,189 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x 2 mounts at axle (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 Drums service recommended. (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion front bulkhead

Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,664 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x 2 (2.5.B.2b)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 70,664 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x 2 (2.5.B.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Repair tape to lens (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,985 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pipes greased up,but appear satisfactory

Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,389 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 67,389 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,678 miles

wheel trims fitted cannot check wheel nuts

windscreen has marrk outside swept area

Fail 7 Nov 2011 64,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

wheel trims fitted cannot check wheel nuts

windscreen has marrk outside swept area

Fail 29 Nov 2010 61,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,108 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,075 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,345 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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K189 NDL is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K189 NDL, 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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K189 NDL is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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