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C15 DUO

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 DUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,306 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of body corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front of body corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 78,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 75,028 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,469 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 58,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,105 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,671 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,671 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,745 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,435 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,435 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,206 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 28,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,426 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 25,627 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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C15 DUO is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 89,293 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 C15 DUO, 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 29 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C15 DUO registered?

C15 DUO is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is C15 DUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 DUO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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