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J997 OPV

1991 Citroen C15

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,859 mi
Last recorded196,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen C1598,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 OPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 196,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 196,847 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Brackets Broke (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 181,488 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 176,215 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 174,987 miles

Offside rear brake readings slightly lower [handbrake & footbrake]

Pass 15 Jul 2021 169,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 166,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake compensator valve appears slightly damp

Pass 10 Mar 2017 160,077 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 152,505 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 152,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 145,050 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 122,185 miles

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

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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J997 OPV is a 1991 Citroen C15 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1991 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 98,015 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 J997 OPV, 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 35 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J997 OPV is a 1991 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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