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M973 AYJ

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

201,895 mi
Last recorded201,895 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 201,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 201,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 199,647 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Emissions not tested condition exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,622 miles

Emissions not tested Machine fault. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Close to suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion within 30cm. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Close to suspension mounting. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed. (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak Suspect radiator. ()

Front Cross member corroded.

Nearside Front Corrosion in arch area, not within 30cm.

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Slightly perished.

Underside of vehicle very heavily under sealed.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 109,085 miles

Advise brake pipes covered in thick underseal unable to fully assess

Fail 18 Aug 2016 109,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split and corroded (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer not fully supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise brake pipes covered in thick underseal unable to fully assess

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,263 miles

Advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished 155/13

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes coated in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 107,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Advise offside rear tyre sidewall perished 155/13

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes coated in underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,846 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 104,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,550 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,739 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 103,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,335 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 103,335 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 101,586 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 101,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 99,225 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 99,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,096 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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M973 AYJ is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 M973 AYJ, 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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M973 AYJ is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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