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D87 VAP

1986 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen C15109,291 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 VAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,318 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER & OUTER! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 110,318 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe insecure filter/hose securing band snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER & OUTER! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 109,883 miles

Front both wheels protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small nick (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 16 Nov 2023 108,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,812 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyres perishing in tread

coolant leak hose onto bottom of bottle leaking hose clip loose

corrosion and hole nearside front chassis rail not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion around rear tow bar mounting points

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorating

poor repair nearside rear inner wheel arch rear of arch

vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting wheel arch rear of arch poor repair and holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak hose onto bottom of bottle leaking hose clip loose

corrosion and hole nearside front chassis rail not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion around rear tow bar mounting points

poor repair nearside rear inner wheel arch rear of arch

vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2020 107,805 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering servo mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2020 107,805 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2017 107,064 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corrioded but beam patten ok (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working working on n/s (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector corrioded but beam patten ok (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 103,818 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 103,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 103,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside headlight deteriorating

rear shock absorbers reduced effect

Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,784 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside headlight deteriorating

rear shock absorbers reduced effect

Fail 23 Apr 2013 100,934 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,934 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brakes slightly binding

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

aif filter cover loose

front brake discs excessively corroded

general vehicle corrosion

no stamped chassis no found

plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2011 95,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F brakes slightly binding

O/S/R tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

aif filter cover loose

front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,229 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 95,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion offside inner sill panel

Pass 20 May 2009 88,125 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 84,823 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 84,823 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various oil leaks on engine

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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D87 VAP is a 1986 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1986 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.7% with a typical mileage of 109,291 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 D87 VAP, 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 40 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D87 VAP is a 1986 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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