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P225 TFR

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 TFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 109,160 miles

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

underside of vehicle has corrosion but not weakened

Fail 29 Apr 2026 109,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

underside of vehicle has corrosion but not weakened

Pass 28 Apr 2025 109,154 miles

Underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,193 miles

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 107,193 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 105,143 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,863 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 104,861 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 102,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroding

Offside Front Inner Wing corroding

Fail 4 Mar 2021 102,929 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Wing corroding

Offside Front Inner Wing corroding

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,911 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,498 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 97,035 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 95,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,312 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED

INNER WING BEHIND HEAD LAMPS CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,312 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RAD CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner INNER WING CORRODED BELOW HEAD LAMP

Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,204 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,378 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 90,193 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 90,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 80,624 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,754 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 68,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,942 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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P225 TFR 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 P225 TFR, 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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P225 TFR is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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