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L206 SWV

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL206 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 95,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing/inner wheel arch badly corroded in non prescribed area

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal not allowing a full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

indicator stalk damaged but still functions

method of repairs to outersills unknown/undersealed

rear valance box/sections heavily corroded in non prescribed areas

vehicle has undergone a large number of repairs to the underbody and chassis

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,190 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly spongy (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

under-body of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,780 miles

Front chassis corroded outside prescribed area

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

O/S N/S rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2014 92,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front chassis corroded outside prescribed area

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

O/S N/S rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2013 91,295 miles

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

O/S N/S rear chassis corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 91,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

O/S N/S Rear chissie corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,944 miles

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

o/s n/s rear floor deteriorated outside p/a

Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s n/s rear floor deteriorated outside p/a

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,159 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,159 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 77,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

rear crossmember corroded and holed at o/side and n/side

rear exhaust mountings perished

Fail 11 May 2010 77,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

rear crossmember corroded and holed at o/side and n/side

rear exhaust mountings perished

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,671 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 74,871 miles

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

o/s and n/s sills rusty

Fail 12 May 2008 74,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 73,492 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 73,492 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 71,211 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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L206 SWV is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 L206 SWV, 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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L206 SWV is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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