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L837 THY

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 THY
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 104,668 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 104,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,103 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,102 miles

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,274 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,885 miles

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 96,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,512 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 94,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,846 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,817 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 70,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,564 miles

os and ns front brake discs coroed

Pass 7 May 2010 64,398 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 64,398 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 May 2009 58,625 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 58,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 49,837 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 45,649 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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L837 THY is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L837 THY, 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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L837 THY is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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