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N185 BDC

1996 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Citroen C1595,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 BDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 117,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 112,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

all four steel Road wheels corroded

fuel pipes corroded

various corrosion under floor chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,744 miles

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

front crossmember holding radiator holed and corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 107,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember holding radiator holed and corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,684 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 106,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,948 miles

CREAKING COMING FROM NSF COIL SPRING WHEN REVERSING SLOWLY

Pass 6 Dec 2010 100,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,712 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,536 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,975 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 74,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 64,902 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 64,902 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 53,902 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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N185 BDC is a 1996 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 95,451 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 N185 BDC, 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 30 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N185 BDC is a 1996 Citroen C15, first registered on 19 July 1996.

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