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F986 PRV

1988 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen C1591,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF986 PRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,797 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 90,029 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 90,029 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Pad spring clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,534 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 88,515 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 85,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed on limit (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,060 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed on limit (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,928 miles

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,628 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

HEADLIGHTS POOR

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,551 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 82,520 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,848 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,859 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 May 2010 176,580 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 176,580 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

unable to front brake pads very well

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,779 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

unable to front brake pads very well

Pass 9 May 2008 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 63,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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F986 PRV is a 1988 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 91,095 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 F986 PRV, 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 38 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F986 PRV is a 1988 Citroen C15, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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