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NIL 4770

1989 Citroen C15

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen C1595,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 4770
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 99,245 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear painted (1.1.11 (c))

been painted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2026 99,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear painted (1.1.11 (c))

been painted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2025 98,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,654 miles

Bonnet corroded

Nearside Front Brake discs showing signs of heat damage

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,336 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg/bulkhead corroded

Nearside Front floor corroded

underside of bonnet corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jun 2022 89,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,774 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,984 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective center rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2018 84,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Central exhaust rubber broken

Pass 10 Jun 2017 83,215 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 83,166 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,064 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 82,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,715 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 80,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 78,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NIL 4770 is a 1989 Citroen C15 in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 95,877 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 NIL 4770, 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 37 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NIL 4770 registered?

NIL 4770 is a 1989 Citroen C15, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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