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L494 PHJ

1994 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,597 mi
Last recorded36,597 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Citroen C1593,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL494 PHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 36,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 36,597 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 35,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 35,646 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 35,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,509 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,054 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 34,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre perrished

Pass 1 May 2013 31,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,502 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 31,502 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,045 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 31,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,391 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished (renewel advised within 2 months)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 24,489 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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L494 PHJ is a 1994 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L494 PHJ, 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 L494 PHJ registered?

L494 PHJ is a 1994 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L494 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L494 PHJ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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