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M389 GDV

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 GDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 143,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 142,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember both ends corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective recommend replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear rear crossmember corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 142,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective recommend replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear rear crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,682 miles

n/s headlight very poor light output

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Apr 2022 140,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bolt and or nut threads damaged and not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

2x corrosion hole sin o/s/f floor out of prescribed area

n/s headlight very poor light output

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Apr 2021 138,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and others in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front both inner wings corroded at front

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear crossmember and nsr chassis corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,643 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked recommend replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one unattached others poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 138,218 miles

n/s headlight reflector poor condition

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,783 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lenze incomplete (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 130,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced rear rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lenze incomplete (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 126,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to front inner wings.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounts weak.

some corrosion to both front inner wings.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,625 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 118,853 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on bulk head

Fail 22 Aug 2014 118,853 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advanced corrosion on bulk head

Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre slight cracking outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,504 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front disc's scored

cannot see condition of brake pads

n/s/f steering boot damp

slight seepage from steering components

Fail 28 Jun 2011 112,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front disc's scored

cannot see condition of brake pads

n/s/f steering boot damp

slight seepage from steering components

Pass 14 Jun 2010 110,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,384 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front bulk head corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 105,978 miles

Hole in panel under nearside headlamp

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,978 miles

Hole in panel under nearside headlamp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 105,286 miles

Both rear exhaust mounting o-rings in poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 98,863 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 98,863 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M389 GDV is a 1994 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 1994 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 93,382 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 M389 GDV, 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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M389 GDV is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 November 1994.

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