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L396 VRL

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 VRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 101,430 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake has low effort

Fail 7 Apr 2025 99,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong kick (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear hand brake has low effort

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front cross member is corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 97,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front cross member is corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,400 miles

Front bonnet corroded

Offside Rear jacking piont corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,717 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,341 miles

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

Offside Front security of indicator lens unit

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

corrosion in bulk head seam

parking brake stiff in operation

Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front security of indicator lens unit

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

corrosion in bulk head seam

parking brake stiff in operation

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,172 miles

repair to os indicator\exhaust corroded\front suspension arm bushes for play\slight oil leaks

Fail 10 Apr 2015 70,981 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

repair to os indicator\exhaust corroded\front suspension arm bushes for play\slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,730 miles

slight play in front suspension arm bushes\front brake discs slightly worn and corroded\rear brake brakes slightly imbalanced\foot brake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,835 miles

front brake pads and discs slightly corroded and worn\front suspension arm bushes slightly worn\slight corrosion development in engine bay\wireing on ns of engine bay

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads and discs slightly corroded and worn\front suspension arm bushes slightly worn\slight corrosion development in engine bay\wireing on ns of engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,681 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

slight perishing on near side front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,162 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,671 miles

all tyres showing signs of perrishing

Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres showing signs of perrishing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,627 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,783 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,263 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,388 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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L396 VRL is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L396 VRL, 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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L396 VRL is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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