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N172 NUF

1996 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen C1595,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 NUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 120,875 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under car heavily under sealed

Fail 10 Jul 2024 118,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under car heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Jun 2022 118,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner / outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

both front and offside rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,198 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 118,192 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,218 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 116,218 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 116,106 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 115,903 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door trim missing

Offside Rear lower sill damaged

front bonnet both outer and inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

no spare wheel in carrier

Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,320 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door trim missing

Offside Rear lower sill damaged

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front bonnet both outer and inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

no spare wheel in carrier

Pass 13 Sep 2016 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre void (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay clip missing

both outer sills corroded

nearside front subframe corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement centre void (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay clip missing

both outer sills corroded

nearside front subframe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 113,941 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing on front and rear of strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

corrosion around vehicle especially sills

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear service brake only just passed test

steering felt notchy when first started test

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,388 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills and rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis outside prescribed area corroded

offside front seat back rest loose

slight haze around rear compensator

slight oil leak

upper cross member behind offside front headlight corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside outer sills and rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis outside prescribed area corroded

offside front seat back rest loose

slight haze around rear compensator

slight oil leak

upper cross member behind offside front headlight corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,825 miles

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

battery insecure

bonnet corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear valance corroded, chassis corroded

offside rear tyre 2mm-2.5mm tread

rear exhaust fouling rear body when engine started and turned off

screeching from power steering belt

slight oil haze on engine and around offside front inner driveshaft boot

Fail 31 Jul 2014 109,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

battery insecure

bonnet corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear valance corroded, chassis corroded

offside rear tyre 2mm-2.5mm tread

screeching from power steering belt

slight oil haze on engine and around offside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,241 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 101,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 97,489 miles

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

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

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

bonnet corroded

exhaust back box rubbers perished

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 97,487 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bonnet corroded

exhaust back box rubbers perished

n/s/f inner wing corroded

spare tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Aug 2010 94,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,598 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 89,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,695 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 85,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 81,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,751 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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N172 NUF is a 1996 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 95,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N172 NUF, 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 30 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N172 NUF is a 1996 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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