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N598 DFV

1995 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Citroen C1595,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 83,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,857 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 81,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,978 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 78,978 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,598 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively only one wiper fitted (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,635 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,635 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,736 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bulkhead corroded , , front panel corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,736 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bulkhead corroded , , front panel corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,071 miles

Oil leak

engine bay bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine bay bulkhead showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2013 65,468 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 65,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 64,861 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,494 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

servo action slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2011 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

servo action slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 62,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,763 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,099 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,071 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN RUSTY CONDITION

Oil leak

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

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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N598 DFV is a 1995 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1995 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 95,327 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 N598 DFV, 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 31 years old, this Citroen C15 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N598 DFV is a 1995 Citroen C15, first registered on 24 August 1995.

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