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N179 NUF

1996 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Citroen C1595,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 NUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025
Fail 8 Aug 2025 131,751 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 131,643 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Inadequately repaired (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Subframe mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Park brake cable fouling tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog light indicator working (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front doors and bonnet corroded

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Underside corroded/covered with underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,306 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 130,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 129,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired cross member by front of rear axle not welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 128,573 miles

has been welded under side

Fail 31 Jul 2020 128,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

has been welded under side

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,561 miles

Surface rust on both front doors.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 128,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Surface rust on both front doors.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 128,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,878 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear radius bearing worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rad surport panel weak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rad surport panel weak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,001 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 108,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 161,737 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front valence

Fail 19 Mar 2012 95,271 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to front valence

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,146 miles

corrosion to bodywork

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,146 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

corrosion to bodywork

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,211 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,556 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet plastic trim insecure on offside end

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

Surface corrosion in engine bay

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in places

Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 78,557 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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N179 NUF is a 1996 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 N179 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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N179 NUF is a 1996 Citroen C15, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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