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P487 YFX

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,614 mi
Last recorded65,614 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 YFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

radiator mount corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount, inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Radiator support bar corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, in general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 61,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, in general (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 61,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door checkstrap missing

Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155 55 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door checkstrap missing

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Heavy condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 61,128 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Heavy condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,123 miles

Central all underside components have corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

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

Rear number plate lamp working just very dim

Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,123 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting corrosion and holed at bottom of "B" pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central all underside components have corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Central all underside components have corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door checkstrap missing/broke

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

Rear spare wheel major sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Jun 2020 61,112 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs have excessive pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Central all underside components have corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside door checkstrap missing/broke

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

Rear spare wheel major sidewall cracking

Pass 13 May 2019 61,088 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff VERY STIFF (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

NO BONNET STAY BAR FITTED

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN

Offside Rear No PLATE LIGHT DIM

Fail 13 May 2019 61,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff VERY STIFF (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

NO BONNET STAY BAR FITTED

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKEN

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,083 miles

Corrosion present on both outer sills and bulk head, not excessive

Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,083 miles

Corrosion present on both outer sills and bulk head, not excessive

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,309 miles

Patches of corrosion to bulkhead and outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,479 miles

Bulkhead area corroded

Offside sill panel and floorpan areas corroded, recommend repair

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,478 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bulkhead area corroded

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

Offside sill panel and floorpan areas corroded, recommend repair

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,459 miles

Bulkhead area corroded.

Nearside and offside sills corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,713 miles

Bulkhead and sills corroded.

Drivers floorpan corroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulkhead and sills corroded.

Drivers floorpan corroded and holed (not within prescribed area)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,305 miles

Both sills corroded.

Bulkhead and offside floorpan areas corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both sills corroded.

Bulkhead and offside floorpan areas corroded.

Nearside headlamp reflective surface deteriorated.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,398 miles

Both headlamp reflective surfaces deteriorated.

Nearside sill and bulkhead corroded.

Offside floorpan slight corrosion.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,398 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Both headlamp reflective surfaces deteriorated.

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

Nearside sill and bulkhead corroded.

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

Offside floorpan slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,146 miles

Headlamp reflectors corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,146 miles

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

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

Headlamp reflectors corroded

Nearside Front 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 13 Apr 2010 45,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside headlamp contains condensation.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside headlamp contains condensation.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,232 miles

Both headlamp lenses have condensation.

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake discs rusty.

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

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

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

Offside door check strap innoperative.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,123 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S Constant velocity joint boot perishing.

O/S Headlamp has condensation on inside of glass (beam pattern not affected)

O/S/R Tyre perishing.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,910 miles

front brake discs heavily rusted

rear exhaust rusting

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,590 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

front brake discs inner faces surface rusting

rear brake hoses showing early perishing

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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P487 YFX is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P487 YFX, 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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P487 YFX is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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