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N214 ARR

1996 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,076 mi
Last recorded52,076 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Citroen C1595,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 ARR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security starting to show signs of corrosion but still feel firm when pressed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & exhaust bandage has been fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 50,047 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 50,047 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,576 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 46,576 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components/subframe covered with surface rust

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight reflective material deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bottom inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 44,601 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,180 miles

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

Front sub frame surface corrosion

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 41,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front sub frame surface corrosion

Front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,891 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,901 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,587 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 21,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S SUN VISOR CANNOT BE STOWED IN AN 'OFF SCREEN' POSITION.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 15,353 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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N214 ARR is a 1996 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N214 ARR, 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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What year was N214 ARR registered?

N214 ARR is a 1996 Citroen C15, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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