MOT Status
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132,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED ON REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central mirror missing.
Nearside Front sun visor lose.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens lose. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central mirror missing.
Nearside Front sun visor lose.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Causing tyre to foul the body (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
spare tyre flat
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C15?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L490 XDF is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 L490 XDF, 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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L490 XDF is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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