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L839 RHF

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,438 mi
Last recorded98,438 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 RHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,425 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor been repaired and hasnt been welded to strengthening plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired front floor been repaired but hasnt been welded to floor strengthening plates (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front strut top area been repaired but still has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front strut top area been repaired but still has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front at lower part of windscreen pillar has corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

van under body has been repaired all over

Pass 14 Jan 2020 98,139 miles

exhaust tail pipe holed

repairs covered in undersill

Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low + insecure (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe holed

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,039 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,701 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edges on limit,under inflated 155/13 Lt

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general light corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 97,701 miles

Battery insecure battery positive terminal shorting out to body (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch missing knob missing on switch , unable to test any of head lights (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edges on limit,under inflated 155/13 Lt

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general light corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,726 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,716 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on does not park. (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,036 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 96,034 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side rear body bearers (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short bonnet/ o/s door wiring (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides stalk mounting area/floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,907 miles

Nearside "A" pillar corroded.

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside "A" Pillar corroded.

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

Wipers do not self park but can be parked manually.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Nearside "A" pillar corroded.

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside "A" Pillar corroded.

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

Wipers do not self park but can be parked manually.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,346 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,874 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,672 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,672 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 82,639 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 82,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 80,036 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 80,032 miles

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

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

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,338 miles

Centre Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre lower rad support pannel corroded

rear body supports not near any prescribed areas corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2008 79,338 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre lower rad support pannel corroded

rear body supports not near any prescribed areas corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 78,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,500 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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L839 RHF is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L839 RHF, 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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L839 RHF is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 August 1993.

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