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K285 KGY

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,578 mi
Last recorded96,578 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 KGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 96,578 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay fire wall, under fuse box soft to touch (6.1.B.2)

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

Electrical wiring insecure in engine bay area (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to coil spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed in engine bay on fire wall (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion next to coil spring mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine bay ()

Oil leak gear box oil leak from end cap ()

Pass 9 May 2017 91,320 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

under-body heavily under sealed

Fail 16 May 2016 91,292 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg and inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill next to rear axle mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil light staying on

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,373 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,019 miles

underside corroded

vehicle has had exstensive welding

Fail 28 Mar 2014 61,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

underside corroded

vehicle has had exstensive welding

Pass 7 May 2013 80,333 miles

underside corroded

vehicle has had exstensive welding

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,596 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 76,247 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,652 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 72,638 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre perishing

small hole in middle floor pan

Fail 13 Apr 2006 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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K285 KGY is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,986 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 K285 KGY, 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 33 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K285 KGY is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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