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S51 JOV

1999 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen C1593,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS51 JOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 76,819 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings have corrosion not within any mounting points

front number plate cracked

inner door sills rusty

nearside rear lens broken and taped

rusty underneath

Fail 30 Jul 2010 76,819 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front inner wings have corrosion not within any mounting points

front number plate cracked

inner door sills rusty

nearside rear lens broken and taped

rusty underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,321 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rusty sills

rusty underneath

Fail 21 Jul 2009 74,321 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rusty sills

rusty underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2008 70,310 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

minor damage on both sides of van signs of surface rust

Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,214 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2007 66,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 54,074 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 54,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 157,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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S51 JOV is a 1999 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1999 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 93,026 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 S51 JOV, 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 27 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S51 JOV is a 1999 Citroen C15, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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