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L983 RWV

1993 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,479 mi
Last recorded77,479 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen C1590,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 RWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 77,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underside

Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,479 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle pipe and rear box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 handbrake cable entry point into floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion underside

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,479 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion underside

Fail 2 Apr 2022 77,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 20 May 2019 76,244 miles

Corrosion on exhaust tail pipe.

Pass 16 May 2018 74,654 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 73,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,061 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 66,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,160 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 62,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,906 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,761 miles

Corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipes.

NSF and OSF brake pads appear low.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

OSF brake binding slightly.

Slight corrosion at inner faces of both front brake discs.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,110 miles

All front and rear flexi brake hoses perished.

Both front tyres perishing,splits appearing at outer sidewalls.

Corrosion at OSF steering arm.

Corrosion at all suspension springs.

Corrosion encroaching onto inner faces of both front brake discs.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 58,110 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All front and rear flexi brake hoses perished.

Both front tyres perishing,splits appearing at outer sidewalls.

Corrosion at OSF steering arm.

Corrosion at all suspension springs.

Corrosion encroaching onto inner faces of both front brake discs.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clip on hand brake cable damaged

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 56,640 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,026 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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L983 RWV is a 1993 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L983 RWV, 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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L983 RWV is a 1993 Citroen C15, first registered on 17 August 1993.

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