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L194 STJ

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 STJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2025 62,814 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 62,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,918 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 58,842 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 58,672 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 58,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 57,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,525 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bulkhead corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2016 54,425 miles

Bulkhead corroded

Coolant leak

Outer sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 54,425 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bulkhead corroded

Coolant leak

Outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,697 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear crossmember corroded and holed

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,697 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear crossmember corroded and holed

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,767 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion n/s/r sill

corrosion o/s inner sill

corrosion outer sill n/s

corrosion rear exhaust

o/s/r crossmember holed not within 30cm

rear suspension low

rear tyres running close to rear wheelarches advise that maybe wrong size tyres fitted advise to get checked

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,767 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion n/s/r sill

corrosion o/s inner sill

corrosion outer sill n/s

corrosion rear exhaust

o/s/r crossmember holed not within 30cm

rear suspension low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,849 miles

corrosion n/s sill

rear floor poor condition

rear of vehicle low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,849 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion n/s sill

rear floor poor condition

rear of vehicle low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,424 miles

reaqr of vechile low

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,367 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

reaqr of vechile low

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,099 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,603 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear wooden floor

slightly low readings o/s/r brake

Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,603 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear wooden floor

slightly low readings o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mount at rear

o/s inner cv boot

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mount at rear

o/s inner cv boot

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 34,075 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,783 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 32,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,534 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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L194 STJ is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 L194 STJ, 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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L194 STJ is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 11 October 1993.

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