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P137 XBV

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,164 mi
Last recorded91,164 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 XBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,164 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MULTIPLE AREAS HAVILY UNDERSEALED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Bulk head is corroded but not effecting vehicle structure.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OS Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to OSR Tyre due to the tyre rubbing on the vehicle chassis

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear tyres rubbing on vehicle chassis.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Bulkhead corroded - Not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Seat fixing bolt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Bulkhead corroded - Not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,293 miles

O/S Bulkhead corroded- Not in prescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2021 88,293 miles

O/S Bulkhead corroded- Not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 88,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre, outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre, Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose Outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S Bulkhead corroded - Not ins prescribed area

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside centre, inner sill corroded but not excessive or in prescribed area

Offside inner, centre sill corroded but not excessive or in prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,847 miles

Both front headlight reflectors deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 83,836 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre, outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Both front headlight reflectors deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre, outer sill slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,336 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s ball joint boot deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn and deteriorated

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

n/s ball joint boot deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn and deteriorated

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

o/s front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,707 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 2 Feb 2016 78,701 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,413 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

Front sill corroded (under radiator)

Inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Offside front, inner CV boot perished

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,532 miles

Oil leak

both rear body stabilizer jacking legs corroded but not within prescribed area

osr and nsr outer sill to inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,722 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear stabilizer beams slightly corroded would advise seeking further repair

nearside and offside front bulkhead slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front compliance bush slightly worn

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,722 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear stabilizer beams slightly corroded would advise seeking further repair

nearside and offside front bulkhead slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front compliance bush slightly worn

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,273 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 74,273 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

nearside front bottom ball jointr has slight play

nearside front inner cv boot has small split

Fail 25 Jan 2010 72,215 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,421 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,790 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 61,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 55,201 miles

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

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

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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P137 XBV is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1997 Citroen C15 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 89,293 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 P137 XBV, 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 29 years old, this Citroen C15 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P137 XBV is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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