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K308 VDV

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,808 mi
Last recorded171,808 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK308 VDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 171,808 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 171,808 miles

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 171,759 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,767 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 163,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail to rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail to rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 162,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm brg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm brg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 162,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm brg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm brg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 158,861 miles

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

body and underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 152,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

body has signs off corrosion.

Fail 14 May 2019 152,341 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Centre bad repair, corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Centre, large cracks (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 147,613 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 147,485 miles

Braking system leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 142,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 136,235 miles

Rear Slight unbalance on service brake

Fail 25 Apr 2016 135,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Clutch / brake pedal has excessive wear in pivot

Pass 30 Apr 2015 130,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 124,369 miles
Pass 7 May 2013
Fail 2 May 2013

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

Pass 8 May 2012 113,264 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 107,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 102,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 95,889 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 88,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2006 88,253 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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K308 VDV is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 K308 VDV, 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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K308 VDV is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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