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J974 VRX

1992 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,169 mi
Last recorded122,169 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen C1592,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,169 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 122,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,693 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 120,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 119,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section corroded but not leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2021 119,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2020 118,486 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill panel (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,642 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,664 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 111,735 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,233 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2012 111,210 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,432 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 107,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,287 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 101,691 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 101,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 98,535 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 98,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J974 VRX 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 70%.

Across all 1992 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 92,315 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 J974 VRX, 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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J974 VRX is a 1992 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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