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L649 EDV

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,979 mi
Last recorded149,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL649 EDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 149,979 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 149,979 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 149,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 149,982 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 149,979 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded H/B cable mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill poor repair (fibreglassed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill poor repair (fibreglassed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 149,982 miles

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

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

various corrosion on under side of vehicle but not with in prescribed areas.

Fail 22 May 2017 149,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

various corrosion on under side of vehicle but not with in prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 149,979 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear exhaust rubber mount missing but system supported

general weld repairs

Pass 13 Oct 2014 149,979 miles

Oil leak

front panel holed and rusty

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

rear member holed and rusty n/s and o/s

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2014 149,979 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

front panel holed and rusty

o/s rear tyre worn on the edges

rear member holed and rusty n/s and o/s

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2013 147,992 miles

front panel holed and rusty

o/s door check strap insecure

o/s rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

rear member holed and rusty n/s and o/s

stone chip windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2013 147,992 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn and rusty

front panel holed and rusty

o/s door check strap insecure

o/s rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

rear member holed and rusty n/s and o/s

stone chip windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2012 142,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

exhaust rusty and touching the body at the rear

front brake discs slightly worn rusty and slightly pitted

front panel holed and rusty

o/s front suspension parts contaminated with oil

o/s rear tyre getting low

stone chips windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 142,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre getting low

stone chips windscreen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

exhaust rusty and touching the body at the rear

front brake discs slightly worn rusty and slightly pitted

front panel holed and rusty

needs tracking

o/s front outer anti-roll bush perished and contaminated

o/s front suspension parts contaminated with oil

Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,562 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 136,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,204 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 127,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion around bulkhead lip,rear chassis..o/s inner c.v.boot split..slight movement in o/s/r radius arm area..rocker gasket weaping..opened like a rusty old tuna can....

Pass 2 Oct 2009 120,009 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 115,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 113,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 113,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 111,718 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 111,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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L649 EDV is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L649 EDV, 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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L649 EDV is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 23 June 1994.

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