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L215 SWV

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,782 mi
Last recorded62,782 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 SWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,782 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 62,779 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 61,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 61,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 59,147 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 58,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery terminal loose

Fail 14 Aug 2020 56,828 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery terminal loose

Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,564 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,166 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,187 miles

o/s/r, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,303 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs badly pitted

both rear and offside front tyres are badly cracked and perished (close to fail)

corrosion to both door shuts and outer sills

Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,301 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front brake discs badly pitted

both rear and offside front tyres are badly cracked and perished (close to fail)

corrosion to both door shuts and outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,253 miles

nearside and offside inner front cv gaitors split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,962 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,958 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 49,958 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,283 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 49,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L215 SWV is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 93,382 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 L215 SWV, 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 32 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L215 SWV registered?

L215 SWV is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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