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L480 VPX

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 108,451 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested smells of burning (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced buckle anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal worn smooth

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

accelerator pedal worn smooth

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,223 miles

Accelerator pedal worn smooth

Both registration plate bulbs dim

Clutch pedal worn smooth

Engine movement when near side front wheel rotated causing knocking noise and vibration

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad sensor wire snapped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to see brake pad thickness clearly

Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Inside lamp heavily deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Accelerator pedal worn smooth

Both registration plate bulbs dim

Clutch pedal worn smooth

Engine movement when near side front wheel rotated causing knocking noise and vibration

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad sensor wire snapped

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to see brake pad thickness clearly

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,156 miles

Accelerator pedal wearing smooth

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 106,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Accelerator pedal wearing smooth

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,102 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Marked ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front When wheel is rotated slight judder possibly from shaft or cv joint

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill marked (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill multiple holes marked (5.2.6)

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Marked ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front When wheel is rotated slight judder possibly from shaft or cv joint

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,306 miles

Nearside Front when wheel rotated slight judder possibly from shaft or cv joint

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 98,306 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front when wheel rotated slight judder possibly from shaft or cv joint

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,400 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,400 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,713 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 89,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,906 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,905 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,362 miles

Advise rear brake imbalance.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 82,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,589 miles

Advise corrosion to front valance, near nearside head light.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,587 miles

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

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

Advise corrosion to front valance, near nearside head light.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2010 77,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 75,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,487 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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L480 VPX is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1994 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 93,382 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 L480 VPX, 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 32 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L480 VPX is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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