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C280 NWV

1985 Citroen C15

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,612 mi
Last recorded49,612 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 NWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,612 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 49,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 49,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 49,203 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 49,115 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 48,833 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 48,833 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 48,484 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 48,267 miles

Nearside Rear side facing rear seat fitted

Nearside wing repeater not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 48,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,733 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 47,733 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,998 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,210 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 38,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,954 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 35,832 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 34,336 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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C280 NWV is a 1985 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C280 NWV, 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 41 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C280 NWV registered?

C280 NWV is a 1985 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 August 1985.

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The MOT history for C280 NWV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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