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P246 LBK

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

141,412 mi
Last recorded141,412 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 141,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 140,648 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2025 140,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 138,042 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 138,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit inner wing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chassis leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 136,481 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess O/S/R and N/S/R parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective water mist reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

corrosion to suspension parts and parts of body

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s and o/s front cross member has corrision

Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s front cross member has corrision

Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,980 miles

n/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

various bits of corrosion under camper van

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg below steering column (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f chassis leg under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

various bits of corrosion under camper van

Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,466 miles

n/s and o/s front compliance bushes deteriorated

rear cross member holed

slight play n/s/r radius arm bush

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Fail 16 Jan 2018 131,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front compliance bushes deteriorated

rear cross member holed

slight play n/s/r radius arm bush

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,478 miles

battery a bit loose

front cross member corroded and holed, not in prescribed area

wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,825 miles

bits of corrosion and holes under motorhome, but not in prescribed areas

front compliance bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2016 126,825 miles

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

bits of corrosion and holes under motorhome, but not in prescribed areas

front compliance bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 112,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 112,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,319 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 110,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,403 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 101,403 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,356 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 94,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 67,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,211 miles

Nearside Front 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
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P246 LBK is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P246 LBK, 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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P246 LBK is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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