CarVerify

Free Car Check

P627 TEU

1997 Citroen C15

White Diesel 1769cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

89,473 mi
Last recorded89,473 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 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

RegistrationP627 TEU
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

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 89,473 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 89,459 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer body rotten but not structural

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

Pass 17 May 2024 89,373 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under side of vehicle is covered in tetroseal

Pass 27 Jun 2023 89,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box out put seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 89,228 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 88,646 miles

Clutch anti slip provision loose

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp(s) not working (pre 1.9.2009)

Reversing lamp(s) not working (pre 1.9.2009)

Fail 10 Jun 2021 88,646 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in driver's footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Clutch anti slip provision loose

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp(s) not working (pre 1.9.2009)

Reversing lamp(s) not working (pre 1.9.2009)

Fail 7 Apr 2021 88,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear or inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear or inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 85,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,749 miles

Foot brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,938 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 74,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,035 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre crackled

Fail 10 Apr 2014 71,035 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre crackled

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,830 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,198 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 63,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,610 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,610 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,561 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,561 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

offside front tyre outer side wall cracked but not exposing the ply cords.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,534 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 5,626 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 56,142 miles

brake performance poor

Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 55,341 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 44,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

both headlamp aims at minimum level

front tie bar bushes some cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2005 44,067 miles

both headlamp aims at minimum level

front tie bar bushes some cracking

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

P627 TEU is a 1997 Citroen C15 in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

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 P627 TEU, 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 P627 TEU?

You can check the full history of P627 TEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P627 TEU registered?

P627 TEU is a 1997 Citroen C15, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P627 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P627 TEU shows 38 tests with a 55.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P627 TEU 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 P627 TEU. 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.