CarVerify

Free Car Check

P224 JVN

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 JVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,889 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 83,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 77,451 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure touching the body (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to Brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump plug covered with silicone

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,585 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 71,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 70,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,623 miles

outer sill showing early corrosion but not holed

Fail 26 Mar 2019 70,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

outer sill showing early corrosion but not holed

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,587 miles

Bonnet is corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded to both sides

Near side front brake pipe is corroded

Near side rear handbrake cable is split and perishing

Off side rear shocker pivot gator is split

Oil leak

Rear brake load sensing valve is stiff

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,663 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 67,651 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,378 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 65,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 63,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,829 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front disc has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,084 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,810 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,189 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen C15 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P224 JVN is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P224 JVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P224 JVN?

You can check the full history of P224 JVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P224 JVN registered?

P224 JVN is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P224 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 JVN shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P224 JVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P224 JVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.