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J225 LBV

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

139,139 mi
Last recorded139,139 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ225 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 139,139 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 139,139 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,039 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,839 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,703 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,897 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Nov 2018 129,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,050 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 124,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 124,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 124,325 miles

Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides at doors (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis both sides springs broken (2.4.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 May 2015 121,862 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 121,861 miles

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

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 119,362 miles

offside rear spring assister broken

Fail 29 Apr 2014 119,362 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear spring assister broken

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 115,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

excessive corrosion to n/s sill but outside of perscribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,286 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2012 115,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front discs slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,138 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Play in front compliance bushes

Fail 24 Nov 2010 113,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Play in front compliance bushes

Pass 24 May 2010 113,085 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

O/s/f sidesill is corroded and split but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area and not effecting braking, steering or structual integrity.

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

Radiator leaking

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

Various welding repairs carried out and undersealed over.

Fail 18 May 2010 113,061 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 19 May 2009 112,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,509 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 May 2008 11,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 May 2007 110,846 miles

bulkhead slightly corroded on offside

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 24 May 2007 110,846 miles

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

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

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

bulkhead slightly corroded on offside

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,477 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,865 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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J225 LBV is a 1992 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1992 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 92,315 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J225 LBV, 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 34 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J225 LBV is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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