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P618 MJA

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

97,942 mi
Last recorded97,942 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen C1589,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 MJA
MakeCitroen
ModelC15
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,942 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 95,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,345 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills / general surface corrosion underside / subframe &c.. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,365 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 92,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,675 miles

AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 90,675 miles

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

AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,264 miles

front brakes slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 89,922 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( sub frame and inner arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 89,569 miles

Nearside sill slight corrosion

front member below radiator corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,569 miles

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low tempory repair (4.1.2 (a))

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

front member below radiator corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front cross member rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2018 89,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,085 miles

rear exhaust rubbers

Fail 16 Feb 2016 88,083 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust rubbers

Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,073 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,968 miles

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

corrosion drivers door

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,440 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,694 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 83,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,785 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 77,666 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,327 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,327 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2007 59,452 miles

offside front & rear tyres has some cracking in sidewalls

Fail 16 Feb 2007 59,452 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front & rear tyres has some cracking in sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,607 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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P618 MJA is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 P618 MJA, 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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P618 MJA is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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